Strong's H6880 · Hebrew
צִרְעָה
tsirʻâh · /tsir-aw'/
Number
H6880
Language
Hebrew
Original word
צִרְעָה
Transliteration
tsirʻâh
Pronunciation
tsir-aw'
KJV occurrences
3 verses
Definition
a wasp (as stinging)
KJV: hornet.
Root / derivation: from H6879 (צָרַע);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered צִרְעָה across 3 verses.
hornet2×
hornets1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Deuteronomy1 verse
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6880 (tsirʻâh) mean?
a wasp (as stinging)
How many times does H6880 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6880 (צִרְעָה) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “hornet.”
How is tsirʻâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6880 is rendered as “hornet” (2×), “hornets” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word צִרְעָה come from?
from H6879 (צָרַע);