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מָאוֹס H3973
H3973 is the Hebrew word מָאוֹס, transliterated mâʼôwç and said maw-oce'. The King James Version most often renders it refuse.
What it means
refuse.
Where it comes from
from H3988 (מָאַס).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: refuse.
Verses using מָאוֹס
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Lamentations 3:45 · KJV
Thou hast made us as the offscouring and refuse in the midst of the people.
Common questions
What does Strong's H3973 mean?
H3973 is the Hebrew word מָאוֹס (mâʼôwç), meaning refuse.
How is H3973 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it refuse (1 time).
How many times does H3973 appear in the Bible?
מָאוֹס (mâʼôwç) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H3973 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H3988 (מָאַס).
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