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אֶקְדָּח H688
H688 is the Hebrew word אֶקְדָּח, transliterated ʼeqdâch and said ek-dawkh'. The King James Version most often renders it carbuncles.
What it means
burning, i.e. a carbuncle or other fiery gem.
Where it comes from
from H6916 (קִדָּה).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: carbuncle.
Verses using אֶקְדָּח
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Isaiah 54:12 · KJV
And I will make thy windows of agates, and thy gates of carbuncles, and all thy borders of pleasant stones.
Common questions
What does Strong's H688 mean?
H688 is the Hebrew word אֶקְדָּח (ʼeqdâch), meaning burning, i.e. a carbuncle or other fiery gem.
How is H688 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it carbuncles (1 time).
How many times does H688 appear in the Bible?
אֶקְדָּח (ʼeqdâch) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H688 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H6916 (קִדָּה).
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