Strong's H5936 · Hebrew
עֲלוּקָה
ʻălûwqâh · /al-oo-kaw'/
Number
H5936
Language
Hebrew
Original word
עֲלוּקָה
Transliteration
ʻălûwqâh
Pronunciation
al-oo-kaw'
KJV occurrences
1 verse
Definition
the leech
KJV: horse-leech.
Root / derivation: feminine passive participle of an unused root meaning to suck;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עֲלוּקָה across 1 verse.
horseleach1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5936 (ʻălûwqâh) mean?
the leech
How many times does H5936 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5936 (עֲלוּקָה) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “horseleach.”
How is ʻălûwqâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5936 is rendered as “horseleach” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word עֲלוּקָה come from?
feminine passive participle of an unused root meaning to suck;