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יָלַע H3216
H3216 is the Hebrew word יָלַע, transliterated yâlaʻ and said yaw-lah'. The King James Version most often renders it devoureth.
What it means
to blurt or utter inconsiderately.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: devour.
Verses using יָלַע
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Proverbs 20:25 · KJV
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.
Common questions
What does Strong's H3216 mean?
H3216 is the Hebrew word יָלַע (yâlaʻ), meaning to blurt or utter inconsiderately.
How is H3216 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it devoureth (1 time).
How many times does H3216 appear in the Bible?
יָלַע (yâlaʻ) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H3216 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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