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עָפַר H6080

H6080 is the Hebrew word עָפַר, transliterated ʻâphar and said aw-far'. The King James Version most often renders it cast.

Word: עָפַרTransliteration: ʻâpharSaid: aw-far'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

to be dust.

Where it comes from

; a primitive root; meaning either to be gray or perhaps rather to pulverize; used only as denominative from H6083 (עָפָר),.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

cast 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: cast (dust).

Verses using עָפַר

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

2 Samuel 16:13 · KJV

And as David and his men went by the way, Shimei went along on the hill’s side over against him, and cursed as he went, and threw stones at him, and cast dust.

Common questions

What does Strong's H6080 mean?

H6080 is the Hebrew word עָפַר (ʻâphar), meaning to be dust.

How is H6080 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it cast (1 time).

How many times does H6080 appear in the Bible?

עָפַר (ʻâphar) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H6080 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: ; a primitive root; meaning either to be gray or perhaps rather to pulverize; used only as denominative from H6083 (עָפָר),.

Nearby entries

H6077 · עֹפֶל — Ophel, a ridge in Jerusalem H6078 · עׇפְנִי — an Ophnite (collectively) or inhabitants of Ophen H6079 · עַפְעַף — an eyelash (as fluttering); figuratively…H6081 · עֵפֶר — Epher, the name of an Arabian and of two Israelites H6082 · עֹפֶר — a fawn (from the dusty color)H6083 · עָפָר — dust (as powdered or gray); hence, clay, earth, mud

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