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גׇּפְרִית H1614
H1614 is the Hebrew word גׇּפְרִית, transliterated gophrîyth and said gof-reeth'. The King James Version most often renders it brimstone.
What it means
properly, cypress-resin; by analogy, sulphur (as equally inflammable).
Where it comes from
probably feminine of H1613 (גֹּפֶר).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: brimstone.
Verses using גׇּפְרִית
All 6 verses, quoted in full.
Genesis 19:24 · KJV
Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven;
Deuteronomy 29:23 · KJV
And that the whole land thereof is brimstone, and salt, and burning, that it is not sown, nor beareth, nor any grass groweth therein, like the overthrow of Sodom, and Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboim, which the LORD overthrew in his anger, and in his wrath:
Job 18:15 · KJV
It shall dwell in his tabernacle, because it is none of his: brimstone shall be scattered upon his habitation.
Psalm 11:6 · KJV
Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.
Isaiah 30:33 · KJV
For Tophet is ordained of old; yea, for the king it is prepared; he hath made it deep and large: the pile thereof is fire and much wood; the breath of the LORD, like a stream of brimstone, doth kindle it.
Isaiah 34:9 · KJV
And the streams thereof shall be turned into pitch, and the dust thereof into brimstone, and the land thereof shall become burning pitch.
Common questions
What does Strong's H1614 mean?
H1614 is the Hebrew word גׇּפְרִית (gophrîyth), meaning properly, cypress-resin; by analogy, sulphur (as equally inflammable).
How is H1614 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it brimstone (4 times), thereof is brimstone (1 time), thereof into brimstone (1 time).
How many times does H1614 appear in the Bible?
גׇּפְרִית (gophrîyth) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H1614 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: probably feminine of H1613 (גֹּפֶר).
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