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זָוִית H2106

H2106 is the Hebrew word זָוִית, transliterated zâvîyth and said zaw-veeth'. The King James Version most often renders it corner stones.

Word: זָוִיתTransliteration: zâvîythSaid: zaw-veeth'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

an angle (as projecting), i.e. (by implication) a corner-column (or anta).

Where it comes from

apparently from the same root as H2099 (זִו) (in the sense of prominence).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

corner stones 1×corners 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: corner(stone).

Verses using זָוִית

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Psalm 144:12 · KJV

That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace:

Zechariah 9:15 · KJV

The LORD of hosts shall defend them; and they shall devour, and subdue with sling stones; and they shall drink, and make a noise as through wine; and they shall be filled like bowls, and as the corners of the altar.

Common questions

What does Strong's H2106 mean?

H2106 is the Hebrew word זָוִית (zâvîyth), meaning an angle (as projecting), i.e. (by implication) a corner-column (or anta).

How is H2106 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it corner stones (1 time), corners (1 time).

How many times does H2106 appear in the Bible?

זָוִית (zâvîyth) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H2106 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently from the same root as H2099 (זִו) (in the sense of prominence).

Nearby entries

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