אֲפֵר

ʼăphêr · /af-ayr'/

Number

H666

Language

Hebrew

Original word

אֲפֵר

Transliteration

ʼăphêr

Pronunciation

af-ayr'

KJV occurrences

2 verses

Definition

a turban

KJV: ashes.

Root / derivation: from the same as H665 (אֵפֶר) (in the sense of covering);

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אֲפֵר across 2 verses.

ashes2×

2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

1 Kings2 verses

So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with ashes upon his face.

And he hasted, and took the ashes away from his face; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets.

What does Strong's H666 (ʼăphêr) mean?

a turban

How many times does H666 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H666 (אֲפֵר) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “ashes.”

How is ʼăphêr translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H666 is rendered as “ashes” (2×).

Where does the Hebrew word אֲפֵר come from?

from the same as H665 (אֵפֶר) (in the sense of covering);