Strong's H8420 · Hebrew
תָּו
tâv · /tawv/
Definition
a mark; by implication, a signature
KJV: desire, mark.
Root / derivation: from H8427 (תָּוָה);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered תָּו across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Ezekiel2 verses
And the Lord said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof.
Ezekiel 9:6Slay utterly old and young, both maids, and little children, and women: but come not near any man upon whom is the mark; and begin at my sanctuary. Then they began at the ancient men which were before the house.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H8420 (tâv) mean?
a mark; by implication, a signature
How many times does H8420 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H8420 (תָּו) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “mark.”
How is tâv translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H8420 is rendered as “mark” (2×), “desire” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word תָּו come from?
from H8427 (תָּוָה);