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זַרְזִיר H2223

H2223 is the Hebrew word זַרְזִיר, transliterated zarzîyr and said zar-zeer'. The King James Version most often renders it greyhound.

Word: זַרְזִירTransliteration: zarzîyrSaid: zar-zeer'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

properly, tightly girt, i.e. probably a racer, or some fleet animal (as being slender in the waist).

Where it comes from

by reduplication from H2115 (זוּר).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

greyhound 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: [phrase] greyhound.

Verses using זַרְזִיר

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Proverbs 30:31 · KJV

A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.

Common questions

What does Strong's H2223 mean?

H2223 is the Hebrew word זַרְזִיר (zarzîyr), meaning properly, tightly girt, i.e. probably a racer, or some fleet animal (as being slender in the waist).

How is H2223 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it greyhound (1 time).

How many times does H2223 appear in the Bible?

זַרְזִיר (zarzîyr) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H2223 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: by reduplication from H2115 (זוּר).

Nearby entries

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