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כָּוָה H3554

H3554 is the Hebrew word כָּוָה, transliterated kâvâh and said kaw-vaw'. The King James Version most often renders it burned.

Word: כָּוָהTransliteration: kâvâhSaid: kaw-vaw'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

properly, to prick or penetrate; hence, to blister (as smarting or eating into).

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.

burned 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: burn.

Verses using כָּוָה

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Isaiah 43:2 · KJV

When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Common questions

What does Strong's H3554 mean?

H3554 is the Hebrew word כָּוָה (kâvâh), meaning properly, to prick or penetrate; hence, to blister (as smarting or eating into).

How is H3554 translated in the King James Version?

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

How many times does H3554 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does H3554 come from?

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

Nearby entries

H3551 · כַּו — a window (as a perforation)H3552 · כּוּב — Kub, a country near Egypt H3553 · כּוֹבַע — a helmet (as arched)H3555 · כְּוִיָּה — a branding H3556 · כּוֹכָב — a star (as round or as shining)…H3557 · כּוּל — properly, to keep in; hence, to measure…

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