Strong's H7828 · Hebrew
שַׁחַף
shachaph · /shakh'-af/
Number
H7828
Language
Hebrew
Original word
שַׁחַף
Transliteration
shachaph
Pronunciation
shakh'-af
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
the gull (as thin)
KJV: cuckoo.
Root / derivation: from an unused root meaning to peel, i.e. emaciate;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שַׁחַף across 2 verses.
cuckow2×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7828 (shachaph) mean?
the gull (as thin)
How many times does H7828 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7828 (שַׁחַף) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “cuckow.”
How is shachaph translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7828 is rendered as “cuckow” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word שַׁחַף come from?
from an unused root meaning to peel, i.e. emaciate;