Strong's H7459 · Hebrew
רְעָבוֹן
rᵉʻâbôwn · /reh-aw-bone'/
Definition
famine
KJV: famine.
Root / derivation: from H7456 (רָעֵב);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered רְעָבוֹן across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis2 verses
If ye be true men, let one of your brethren be bound in the house of your prison: go ye, carry corn for the famine of your houses:
Genesis 42:33And the man, the lord of the country, said unto us, Hereby shall I know that ye are true men; leave one of your brethren here with me, and take food for the famine of your households, and be gone:
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7459 (rᵉʻâbôwn) mean?
famine
How many times does H7459 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7459 (רְעָבוֹן) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “famine.”
How is rᵉʻâbôwn translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7459 is rendered as “famine” (3×).
Where does the Hebrew word רְעָבוֹן come from?
from H7456 (רָעֵב);