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צָבָא H6635
H6635 is the Hebrew word צָבָא, transliterated tsâbâʼ and said tsaw-baw'. The King James Version most often renders it hosts.
What it means
a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized forwar (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, hardship, worship).
Where it comes from
or (feminine) צְבָאָה; from H6633 (צָבָא).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 386 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare).
Verses using צָבָא
The first 40 of 398 verses, quoted in full.
Genesis 21:22 · KJV
And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chief captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest:
Genesis 21:32 · KJV
Thus they made a covenant at Beersheba: then Abimelech rose up, and Phichol the chief captain of his host, and they returned into the land of the Philistines.
Exodus 7:4 · KJV
But Pharaoh shall not hearken unto you, that I may lay my hand upon Egypt, and bring forth mine armies, and my people the children of Israel, out of the land of Egypt by great judgments.
Exodus 12:17 · KJV
And ye shall observe the feast of unleavened bread; for in this selfsame day have I brought your armies out of the land of Egypt: therefore shall ye observe this day in your generations by an ordinance for ever.
Exodus 12:41 · KJV
And it came to pass at the end of the four hundred and thirty years, even the selfsame day it came to pass, that all the hosts of the LORD went out from the land of Egypt.
Numbers 1:3 · KJV
From twenty years old and upward, all that are able to go forth to war in Israel: thou and Aaron shall number them by their armies.
Numbers 1:45 · KJV
So were all those that were numbered of the children of Israel, by the house of their fathers, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war in Israel;
Numbers 2:3 · KJV
And on the east side toward the rising of the sun shall they of the standard of the camp of Judah pitch throughout their armies: and Nahshon the son of Amminadab shall be captain of the children of Judah.
Numbers 2:4 · KJV
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were threescore and fourteen thousand and six hundred.
Numbers 2:6 · KJV
And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were fifty and four thousand and four hundred.
Numbers 2:8 · KJV
And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were fifty and seven thousand and four hundred.
Numbers 2:9 · KJV
All that were numbered in the camp of Judah were an hundred thousand and fourscore thousand and six thousand and four hundred, throughout their armies. These shall first set forth.
Numbers 2:10 · KJV
On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their armies: and the captain of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur.
Numbers 2:11 · KJV
And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were forty and six thousand and five hundred.
Numbers 2:13 · KJV
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were fifty and nine thousand and three hundred.
Numbers 2:15 · KJV
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty and five thousand and six hundred and fifty.
Numbers 2:16 · KJV
All that were numbered in the camp of Reuben were an hundred thousand and fifty and one thousand and four hundred and fifty, throughout their armies. And they shall set forth in the second rank.
Numbers 2:18 · KJV
On the west side shall be the standard of the camp of Ephraim according to their armies: and the captain of the sons of Ephraim shall be Elishama the son of Ammihud.
Numbers 2:19 · KJV
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty thousand and five hundred.
Numbers 2:21 · KJV
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were thirty and two thousand and two hundred.
Numbers 2:23 · KJV
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were thirty and five thousand and four hundred.
Numbers 2:24 · KJV
All that were numbered of the camp of Ephraim were an hundred thousand and eight thousand and an hundred, throughout their armies. And they shall go forward in the third rank.
Numbers 2:25 · KJV
The standard of the camp of Dan shall be on the north side by their armies: and the captain of the children of Dan shall be Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.
Numbers 2:26 · KJV
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were threescore and two thousand and seven hundred.
Numbers 2:28 · KJV
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty and one thousand and five hundred.
Numbers 2:30 · KJV
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were fifty and three thousand and four hundred.
Numbers 2:32 · KJV
These are those which were numbered of the children of Israel by the house of their fathers: all those that were numbered of the camps throughout their hosts were six hundred thousand and three thousand and five hundred and fifty.
Numbers 4:3 · KJV
From thirty years old and upward even until fifty years old, all that enter into the host, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation.
Numbers 4:23 · KJV
From thirty years old and upward until fifty years old shalt thou number them; all that enter in to perform the service, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation.
Numbers 4:30 · KJV
From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old shalt thou number them, every one that entereth into the service, to do the work of the tabernacle of the congregation.
Numbers 4:35 · KJV
From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entereth into the service, for the work in the tabernacle of the congregation:
Numbers 4:39 · KJV
From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entereth into the service, for the work in the tabernacle of the congregation,
Numbers 4:43 · KJV
From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entereth into the service, for the work in the tabernacle of the congregation,
Numbers 8:24 · KJV
This is it that belongeth unto the Levites: from twenty and five years old and upward they shall go in to wait upon the service of the tabernacle of the congregation:
Numbers 8:25 · KJV
And from the age of fifty years they shall cease waiting upon the service thereof, and shall serve no more:
Numbers 10:14 · KJV
In the first place went the standard of the camp of the children of Judah according to their armies: and over his host was Nahshon the son of Amminadab.
Numbers 10:15 · KJV
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Issachar was Nethaneel the son of Zuar.
Numbers 10:16 · KJV
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Zebulun was Eliab the son of Helon.
Numbers 10:18 · KJV
And the standard of the camp of Reuben set forward according to their armies: and over his host was Elizur the son of Shedeur.
Numbers 10:19 · KJV
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Simeon was Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.
Common questions
What does Strong's H6635 mean?
H6635 is the Hebrew word צָבָא (tsâbâʼ), meaning a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized forwar (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, hardship, worship).
How is H6635 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it hosts (243 times), host (74 times), war (23 times), over the host (11 times), armies (6 times), among others.
How many times does H6635 appear in the Bible?
צָבָא (tsâbâʼ) is tagged in 398 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H6635 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: or (feminine) צְבָאָה; from H6633 (צָבָא).
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