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מֵאֵן H3987
H3987 is the Hebrew word מֵאֵן, transliterated mêʼên and said may-ane'. The King James Version most often renders it refuse.
What it means
refractory.
Where it comes from
from H3985 (מָאֵן).
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 מֵאֵן
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Jeremiah 13:10 · KJV
This evil people, which refuse to hear my words, which walk in the imagination of their heart, and walk after other gods, to serve them, and to worship them, shall even be as this girdle, which is good for nothing.
Common questions
What does Strong's H3987 mean?
H3987 is the Hebrew word מֵאֵן (mêʼên), meaning refractory.
How is H3987 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it refuse (1 time).
How many times does H3987 appear in the Bible?
מֵאֵן (mêʼên) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H3987 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H3985 (מָאֵן).
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