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יָעָה H3261

H3261 is the Hebrew word יָעָה, transliterated yâʻâh and said yaw-aw'. The King James Version most often renders it sweep away.

Word: יָעָהTransliteration: yâʻâhSaid: yaw-aw'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

to brush aside.

Where it comes from

a primitive root; apparently.

How the King James Version translates it

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

sweep away 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: sweep away.

Verses using יָעָה

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Isaiah 28:17 · KJV

Judgment also will I lay to the line, and righteousness to the plummet: and the hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters shall overflow the hiding place.

Common questions

What does Strong's H3261 mean?

H3261 is the Hebrew word יָעָה (yâʻâh), meaning to brush aside.

How is H3261 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it sweep away (1 time).

How many times does H3261 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does H3261 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root; apparently.

Nearby entries

H3258 · יַעְבֵּץ — Jabets, the name of an Israelite, and also…H3259 · יָעַד — to fix upon (by agreement or appointment)…H3260 · יֶעְדִּי — Jedi, an Israelite H3262 · יְעוּאֵל — Jeuel, the name of four Israelites H3263 · יְעוּץ — Jeuts, an Israelite H3264 · יָעוֹר — a forest

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