Strong's H569 · Hebrew
אַמְרָפֶל
ʼAmrâphel · /am-raw-fel'/
Definition
Amraphel, a king of Shinar
KJV: Amraphel.
Root / derivation: of uncertain (perhaps foreign) derivation;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אַמְרָפֶל across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis2 verses
And it came to pass in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of nations;
Genesis 14:9With Chedorlaomer the king of Elam, and with Tidal king of nations, and Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar; four kings with five.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H569 (ʼAmrâphel) mean?
Amraphel, a king of Shinar
How many times does H569 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H569 (אַמְרָפֶל) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Amraphel.”
How is ʼAmrâphel translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H569 is rendered as “Amraphel” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word אַמְרָפֶל come from?
of uncertain (perhaps foreign) derivation;