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אָלַף H503
H503 is the Hebrew word אָלַף, transliterated ʼâlaph and said aw-laf'. The King James Version most often renders it bring forth thousands.
What it means
causative, to make athousandfold.
Where it comes from
denominative from H505 (אֶלֶף).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: bring forth thousands.
Verses using אָלַף
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Psalm 144:13 · KJV
That our garners may be full, affording all manner of store: that our sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our streets:
Common questions
What does Strong's H503 mean?
H503 is the Hebrew word אָלַף (ʼâlaph), meaning causative, to make athousandfold.
How is H503 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it bring forth thousands (1 time).
How many times does H503 appear in the Bible?
אָלַף (ʼâlaph) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H503 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: denominative from H505 (אֶלֶף).
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