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בָּרִיחַ H1281
H1281 is the Hebrew word בָּרִיחַ, transliterated bârîyach and said baw-ree'-akh. The King James Version most often renders it crooked.
What it means
a fugitive, i.e. the serpent (as fleeing), and the constellation by that name.
Where it comes from
or בָּרִחַ; (shortened) from H1272 (בָּרַח).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: crooked, noble, piercing.
Verses using בָּרִיחַ
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Job 26:13 · KJV
By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent.
Isaiah 27:1 · KJV
In that day the LORD with his sore and great and strong sword shall punish leviathan the piercing serpent, even leviathan that crooked serpent; and he shall slay the dragon that is in the sea.
Isaiah 43:14 · KJV
Thus saith the LORD, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; For your sake I have sent to Babylon, and have brought down all their nobles, and the Chaldeans, whose cry is in the ships.
Common questions
What does Strong's H1281 mean?
H1281 is the Hebrew word בָּרִיחַ (bârîyach), meaning a fugitive, i.e. the serpent (as fleeing), and the constellation by that name.
How is H1281 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it crooked (1 time), piercing (1 time), nobles (1 time).
How many times does H1281 appear in the Bible?
בָּרִיחַ (bârîyach) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H1281 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: or בָּרִחַ; (shortened) from H1272 (בָּרַח).
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