Strong's H8079 · Hebrew
שְׂמָמִית
sᵉmâmîyth · /sem-aw-meeth'/
Number
H8079
Language
Hebrew
Original word
שְׂמָמִית
Transliteration
sᵉmâmîyth
Pronunciation
sem-aw-meeth'
KJV occurrences
1 verse
Definition
a lizard (from the superstition of its noxiousness)
KJV: spider.
Root / derivation: probably from H8074 (שָׁמֵם) (in the sense of poisoning);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שְׂמָמִית across 1 verse.
spider1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H8079 (sᵉmâmîyth) mean?
a lizard (from the superstition of its noxiousness)
How many times does H8079 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H8079 (שְׂמָמִית) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “spider.”
How is sᵉmâmîyth translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H8079 is rendered as “spider” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word שְׂמָמִית come from?
probably from H8074 (שָׁמֵם) (in the sense of poisoning);