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אֶפְעֶה H660

H660 is the Hebrew word אֶפְעֶה, transliterated ʼephʻeh and said ef-eh'. The King James Version most often renders it viper's.

Word: אֶפְעֶהTransliteration: ʼephʻehSaid: ef-eh'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

an asp or other venomous serpent.

Where it comes from

from H659 (אֵפַע) (in the sense of hissing).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

viper's 1×viper 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: viper.

Verses using אֶפְעֶה

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Job 20:16 · KJV

He shall suck the poison of asps: the viper’s tongue shall slay him.

Isaiah 30:6 · KJV

The burden of the beasts of the south: into the land of trouble and anguish, from whence come the young and old lion, the viper and fiery flying serpent, they will carry their riches upon the shoulders of young asses, and their treasures upon the bunches of camels, to a people that shall not profit them.

Common questions

What does Strong's H660 mean?

H660 is the Hebrew word אֶפְעֶה (ʼephʻeh), meaning an asp or other venomous serpent.

How is H660 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it viper's (1 time), viper (1 time).

How many times does H660 appear in the Bible?

אֶפְעֶה (ʼephʻeh) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H660 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from H659 (אֵפַע) (in the sense of hissing).

Nearby entries

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