Strong's H5459 · Hebrew
סְגֻלָּה
çᵉgullâh · /seg-ool-law'/
Definition
wealth (as closely shut up)
KJV: jewel, peculiar (treasure), proper good, special.
Root / derivation: feminine passive participle of an unused root meaning to shut up;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered סְגֻלָּה across 8 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Deuteronomy3 verses
For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.
Deuteronomy 14:2For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God, and the LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that are upon the earth.
Deuteronomy 26:18And the LORD hath avouched thee this day to be his peculiar people, as he hath promised thee, and that thou shouldest keep all his commandments;
Psalms1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5459 (çᵉgullâh) mean?
wealth (as closely shut up)
How many times does H5459 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5459 (סְגֻלָּה) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “treasure.”
How is çᵉgullâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5459 is rendered as “treasure” (3×), “peculiar” (2×), “good” (1×), “jewels” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word סְגֻלָּה come from?
feminine passive participle of an unused root meaning to shut up;