Strong's H5579 · Hebrew
סְנַפִּיר
çᵉnappîyr · /sen-ap-peer'/
Definition
a fin (collectively)
KJV: fins.
Root / derivation: of uncertain derivation;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered סְנַפִּיר across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Leviticus3 verses
These shall ye eat of all that are in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the rivers, them shall ye eat.
Leviticus 11:10And all that have not fins and scales in the seas, and in the rivers, of all that move in the waters, and of any living thing which is in the waters, they shall be an abomination unto you:
Leviticus 11:12Whatsoever hath no fins nor scales in the waters, that shall be an abomination unto you.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5579 (çᵉnappîyr) mean?
a fin (collectively)
How many times does H5579 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5579 (סְנַפִּיר) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “fins.”
How is çᵉnappîyr translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5579 is rendered as “fins” (5×).
Where does the Hebrew word סְנַפִּיר come from?
of uncertain derivation;