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הֹדוּ H1912
H1912 is the Hebrew word הֹדוּ, transliterated Hôdûw and said ho'-doo. The King James Version most often renders it india.
What it means
Hodu (i.e. Hindustan).
Where it comes from
of foreign origin.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: India.
Verses using הֹדוּ
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Esther 1:1 · KJV
Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus, (this is Ahasuerus which reigned, from India even unto Ethiopia, over an hundred and seven and twenty provinces:)
Esther 8:9 · KJV
Then were the king’s scribes called at that time in the third month, that is, the month Sivan, on the three and twentieth day thereof; and it was written according to all that Mordecai commanded unto the Jews, and to the lieutenants, and the deputies and rulers of the provinces which are from India unto Ethiopia, an hundred twenty and seven provinces, unto every province according to the writing thereof, and unto every people after their language, and to the Jews according to their writing, and according to their language.
Common questions
What does Strong's H1912 mean?
H1912 is the Hebrew word הֹדוּ (Hôdûw), meaning Hodu (i.e. Hindustan).
How is H1912 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it india (2 times).
How many times does H1912 appear in the Bible?
הֹדוּ (Hôdûw) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H1912 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: of foreign origin.
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