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זִיקָה H2131

H2131 is the Hebrew word זִיקָה, transliterated zîyqâh and said zee-kaw'. The King James Version most often renders it chains.

Word: זִיקָהTransliteration: zîyqâhSaid: zee-kaw'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 5 verses

What it means

properly, what leaps forth, i.e. flash of fire, or a burning arrow; also (from the original sense of the root) a bond.

Where it comes from

(Isaiah 50: (feminine); and זִק; or זֵק; from H2187 (זָנַק).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

chains 2×sparks 2×fetters 1×firebrands 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: chain, fetter, firebrand, spark.

Verses using זִיקָה

All 5 verses, quoted in full.

Job 36:8 · KJV

And if they be bound in fetters, and be holden in cords of affliction;

Psalm 149:8 · KJV

To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;

Proverbs 26:18 · KJV

As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,

Isaiah 45:14 · KJV

Thus saith the LORD, The labour of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over unto thee, and they shall be thine: they shall come after thee; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down unto thee, they shall make supplication unto thee, saying, Surely God is in thee; and there is none else, there is no God.

Isaiah 50:11 · KJV

Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that compass yourselves about with sparks: walk in the light of your fire, and in the sparks that ye have kindled. This shall ye have of mine hand; ye shall lie down in sorrow.

Common questions

What does Strong's H2131 mean?

H2131 is the Hebrew word זִיקָה (zîyqâh), meaning properly, what leaps forth, i.e. flash of fire, or a burning arrow; also (from the original sense of the root) a bond.

How is H2131 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it chains (2 times), sparks (2 times), fetters (1 time), firebrands (1 time).

How many times does H2131 appear in the Bible?

זִיקָה (zîyqâh) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H2131 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: (Isaiah 50: (feminine); and זִק; or זֵק; from H2187 (זָנַק).

Nearby entries

H2128 · זִיף — Ziph, the name of a place in Palestine…H2129 · זִיפָה — Ziphah, an Israelite H2130 · זִיפִי — a Ziphite or inhabitant of Ziph H2132 · זַיִת — an olive (as yielding illuminating oil)…H2133 · זֵיתָן — Zethan, an Israelite H2134 · זַךְ — clear

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