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חוּד H2330
H2330 is the Hebrew word חוּד, transliterated chûwd and said khood. The King James Version most often renders it put forth.
What it means
properly, to tie a knot, i.e. (figuratively) to propound a riddle.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: put forth.
Verses using חוּד
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Judges 14:12 · KJV
And Samson said unto them, I will now put forth a riddle unto you: if ye can certainly declare it me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty sheets and thirty change of garments:
Judges 14:13 · KJV
But if ye cannot declare it me, then shall ye give me thirty sheets and thirty change of garments. And they said unto him, Put forth thy riddle, that we may hear it.
Judges 14:16 · KJV
And Samson’s wife wept before him, and said, Thou dost but hate me, and lovest me not: thou hast put forth a riddle unto the children of my people, and hast not told it me. And he said unto her, Behold, I have not told it my father nor my mother, and shall I tell it thee?
Ezekiel 17:2 · KJV
Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;
Common questions
What does Strong's H2330 mean?
H2330 is the Hebrew word חוּד (chûwd), meaning properly, to tie a knot, i.e. (figuratively) to propound a riddle.
How is H2330 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it put forth (2 times), now put forth (1 time), hast put forth (1 time).
How many times does H2330 appear in the Bible?
חוּד (chûwd) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H2330 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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