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חֶתֶף H2863
H2863 is the Hebrew word חֶתֶף, transliterated chetheph and said kheh'-thef. The King James Version most often renders it prey.
What it means
properly, rapine; figuratively, robbery.
Where it comes from
from H2862 (חָתַף).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: prey.
Verses using חֶתֶף
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Proverbs 23:28 · KJV
She also lieth in wait as for a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men.
Common questions
What does Strong's H2863 mean?
H2863 is the Hebrew word חֶתֶף (chetheph), meaning properly, rapine; figuratively, robbery.
How is H2863 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it prey (1 time).
How many times does H2863 appear in the Bible?
חֶתֶף (chetheph) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H2863 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H2862 (חָתַף).
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