Strong's H8431 · Hebrew
תּוֹחֶלֶת
tôwcheleth · /to-kheh'-leth/
Number
H8431
Language
Hebrew
Original word
תּוֹחֶלֶת
Transliteration
tôwcheleth
Pronunciation
to-kheh'-leth
KJV occurrences
5 verses
Definition
expectation
KJV: hope.
Root / derivation: from H3176 (יָחַל);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered תּוֹחֶלֶת across 5 verses.
hope5×
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Job1 verse
Proverbs3 verses
Proverbs 10:28
The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
Proverbs 11:7When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.
Proverbs 13:12Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H8431 (tôwcheleth) mean?
expectation
How many times does H8431 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H8431 (תּוֹחֶלֶת) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “hope.”
How is tôwcheleth translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H8431 is rendered as “hope” (5×).
Where does the Hebrew word תּוֹחֶלֶת come from?
from H3176 (יָחַל);