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אַכְזָב H391
H391 is the Hebrew word אַכְזָב, transliterated ʼakzâb and said ak-zawb'. The King James Version most often renders it liar.
What it means
falsehood; by implication treachery.
Where it comes from
from H3576 (כָּזַב).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: liar, lie.
Verses using אַכְזָב
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Jeremiah 15:18 · KJV
Why is my pain perpetual, and my wound incurable, which refuseth to be healed? wilt thou be altogether unto me as a liar, and as waters that fail?
Micah 1:14 · KJV
Therefore shalt thou give presents to Moreshethgath: the houses of Achzib shall be a lie to the kings of Israel.
Common questions
What does Strong's H391 mean?
H391 is the Hebrew word אַכְזָב (ʼakzâb), meaning falsehood; by implication treachery.
How is H391 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it liar (1 time), lie (1 time).
How many times does H391 appear in the Bible?
אַכְזָב (ʼakzâb) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H391 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H3576 (כָּזַב).
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