Strong's H8421 · Hebrew
תּוּב
tûwb · /toob/
Definition
specifically (transitive and ellip.) to reply
KJV: answer, restore, return (an answer).
Root / derivation: (Aramaic) corresponding to H7725 (שׁוּב), to come back;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered תּוּב across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Ezra3 verses
But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, that they could not cause them to cease, till the matter came to Darius: and then they returned answer by letter concerning this matter.
Ezra 5:11And thus they returned us answer, saying, We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and build the house that was builded these many years ago, which a great king of Israel builded and set up.
Ezra 6:5And also let the golden and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took forth out of the temple which is at Jerusalem, and brought unto Babylon, be restored, and brought again unto the temple which is at Jerusalem, every one to his place, and place them in the house of God. brought again: Chaldee, go
Daniel4 verses
Then Daniel answered with counsel and wisdom to Arioch the captain of the king's guard, which was gone forth to slay the wise men of Babylon: answered: Cald. returned captain: or, chief marshal: Cald. chief of the executioners, or, slaughtermen
Daniel 3:16Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter.
Daniel 4:34And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation:
Daniel 4:36At the same time my reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honour and brightness returned unto me; and my counsellors and my lords sought unto me; and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added unto me.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H8421 (tûwb) mean?
specifically (transitive and ellip.) to reply
How many times does H8421 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H8421 (תּוּב) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “returned.”
How is tûwb translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H8421 is rendered as “returned” (4×), “answer” (2×), “answered” (1×), “restored” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word תּוּב come from?
(Aramaic) corresponding to H7725 (שׁוּב), to come back;