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צְבוּ H6640

H6640 is the Hebrew word צְבוּ, transliterated tsᵉbûw and said tseb-oo'. The King James Version most often renders it purpose.

Word: צְבוּTransliteration: tsᵉbûwSaid: tseb-oo'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

properly, will; concretely, an affair (as a matter of determination).

Where it comes from

(Aramaic) from H6634 (צְבָא).

How the King James Version translates it

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

purpose 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: purpose.

Verses using צְבוּ

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Daniel 6:17 · KJV

And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that the purpose might not be changed concerning Daniel.

Common questions

What does Strong's H6640 mean?

H6640 is the Hebrew word צְבוּ (tsᵉbûw), meaning properly, will; concretely, an affair (as a matter of determination).

How is H6640 translated in the King James Version?

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

How many times does H6640 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does H6640 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: (Aramaic) from H6634 (צְבָא).

Nearby entries

H6637 · צֹבֵבָה — Tsobebah, an Israelitess H6638 · צָבָה — to amass, i.e. grow turgid; specifically…H6639 · צָבֶה — turgid H6641 · צָבוּעַ — dyed (in stripes), i.e. the hyena H6642 · צָבַט — to grasp, i.e. hand out H6643 · צְבִי — splendor (as conspicuous); also a gazelle…

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