Strong's H979 · Hebrew
בְּחֻרוֹת
bᵉchurôwth · /bekh-oo-rothe'/
Definition
youth (collectively and abstractly)
KJV: young men, youth.
Root / derivation: or בְּחוּרוֹת; feminine plural of H970 (בָּחוּר); also (masculine plural) בְּחֻרִים;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered בְּחֻרוֹת across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Ecclesiastes2 verses
Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.
Ecclesiastes 12:1Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H979 (bᵉchurôwth) mean?
youth (collectively and abstractly)
How many times does H979 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H979 (בְּחֻרוֹת) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “youth.”
How is bᵉchurôwth translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H979 is rendered as “youth” (2×), “men” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word בְּחֻרוֹת come from?
or בְּחוּרוֹת; feminine plural of H970 (בָּחוּר); also (masculine plural) בְּחֻרִים;