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חִישׁ H2440

H2440 is the Hebrew word חִישׁ, transliterated chîysh and said kheesh. The King James Version most often renders it soon.

Word: חִישׁTransliteration: chîyshSaid: kheeshLanguage: HebrewIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

properly, a hurry; hence (adverb) quickly.

Where it comes from

from H2439 (חִישׁ).

How the King James Version translates it

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

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Strong's own list of renderings: soon.

Verses using חִישׁ

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Psalm 90:10 · KJV

The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.

Common questions

What does Strong's H2440 mean?

H2440 is the Hebrew word חִישׁ (chîysh), meaning properly, a hurry; hence (adverb) quickly.

How is H2440 translated in the King James Version?

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

How many times does H2440 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does H2440 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from H2439 (חִישׁ).

Nearby entries

H2437 · חִירָה — Chirah, an Adullamite H2438 · חִירָם — Chiram or Chirom, the name of two Tyrians H2439 · חִישׁ — to hurry H2441 · חֵךְ — properly, the palate or inside of the…H2442 · חָכָה — properly, to adhere to; hence, to await H2443 · חַכָּה — a hook (as adhering)

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