תֻּכִּי

tukkîy · /took-kee'/

Number

H8500

Language

Hebrew

Original word

תֻּכִּי

Transliteration

tukkîy

Pronunciation

took-kee'

KJV occurrences

2 verses

Definition

probably of foreign derivation; some imported creature, probably a peacock

KJV: peacock.

Root / derivation: or תּוּכִּי;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered תֻּכִּי across 2 verses.

peacocks2×

Every occurrence (KJV)

2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

1 Kings1 verse

1 Kings 10:22

For the king had at sea a navy of Tharshish with the navy of Hiram: once in three years came the navy of Tharshish, bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks. ivory: or, elephants' teeth

2 Chronicles1 verse

2 Chronicles 9:21

For the king's ships went to Tarshish with the servants of Huram: every three years once came the ships of Tarshish bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks. ivory: or, elephants' teeth

Topics that use this word

Silver Solomon Commerce Holy Land Ships

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H8500 (tukkîy) mean?

probably of foreign derivation; some imported creature, probably a peacock

How many times does H8500 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H8500 (תֻּכִּי) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “peacocks.”

How is tukkîy translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H8500 is rendered as “peacocks” (2×).

Where does the Hebrew word תֻּכִּי come from?

or תּוּכִּי;