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עַכְשׁוּב H5919
H5919 is the Hebrew word עַכְשׁוּב, transliterated ʻakshûwb and said ak-shoob'. The King James Version most often renders it adders'.
What it means
an asp (from lurking coiled up).
Where it comes from
probably from an unused root meaning to coil.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: adder.
Verses using עַכְשׁוּב
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Psalm 140:3 · KJV
They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah.
Common questions
What does Strong's H5919 mean?
H5919 is the Hebrew word עַכְשׁוּב (ʻakshûwb), meaning an asp (from lurking coiled up).
How is H5919 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it adders' (1 time).
How many times does H5919 appear in the Bible?
עַכְשׁוּב (ʻakshûwb) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H5919 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: probably from an unused root meaning to coil.
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