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כְּדַב H3538

H3538 is the Hebrew word כְּדַב, transliterated kᵉdab and said ked-ab'. The King James Version most often renders it lying.

Word: כְּדַבTransliteration: kᵉdabSaid: ked-ab'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

false.

Where it comes from

(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to H3576 (כָּזַב).

How the King James Version translates it

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

lying 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: lying.

Verses using כְּדַב

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Daniel 2:9 · KJV

But if ye will not make known unto me the dream, there is but one decree for you: for ye have prepared lying and corrupt words to speak before me, till the time be changed: therefore tell me the dream, and I shall know that ye can shew me the interpretation thereof.

Common questions

What does Strong's H3538 mean?

H3538 is the Hebrew word כְּדַב (kᵉdab), meaning false.

How is H3538 translated in the King James Version?

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

How many times does H3538 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does H3538 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to H3576 (כָּזַב).

Nearby entries

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