Strong's H7779 · Hebrew
שׁוּף
shûwph · /shoof/
Number
H7779
Language
Hebrew
Original word
שׁוּף
Transliteration
shûwph
Pronunciation
shoof
KJV occurrences
3 verses
Definition
properly, to gape, i.e. snap at; figuratively, to overwhelm
KJV: break, bruise, cover.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שׁוּף across 3 verses.
bruise2×
breaketh1×
cover1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7779 (shûwph) mean?
properly, to gape, i.e. snap at; figuratively, to overwhelm
How many times does H7779 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7779 (שׁוּף) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “bruise.”
How is shûwph translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7779 is rendered as “bruise” (2×), “breaketh” (1×), “cover” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word שׁוּף come from?
a primitive root;