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תַּפּוּחַ H8598
H8598 is the Hebrew word תַּפּוּחַ, transliterated tappûwach and said tap-poo'-akh. The King James Version most often renders it like apples.
What it means
an apple (from its fragrance), i.e. the fruit or the tree (probably includ. others of the pome order, as the quince, the orange, etc.).
Where it comes from
from H5301 (נָפַח).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: apple (tree). See also H1054 (בֵּית תַּפּוּחַ).
Verses using תַּפּוּחַ
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Proverbs 25:11 · KJV
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
Song of Solomon 2:3 · KJV
As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.
Song of Solomon 2:5 · KJV
Stay me with flagons, comfort me with apples: for I am sick of love.
Song of Solomon 8:5 · KJV
Who is this that cometh up from the wilderness, leaning upon her beloved? I raised thee up under the apple tree: there thy mother brought thee forth: there she brought thee forth that bare thee.
Joel 1:12 · KJV
The vine is dried up, and the fig tree languisheth; the pomegranate tree, the palm tree also, and the apple tree, even all the trees of the field, are withered: because joy is withered away from the sons of men.
Common questions
What does Strong's H8598 mean?
H8598 is the Hebrew word תַּפּוּחַ (tappûwach), meaning an apple (from its fragrance), i.e. the fruit or the tree (probably includ. others of the pome order, as the quince, the orange, etc.).
How is H8598 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it like apples (1 time), apple tree (1 time), apples (1 time), up under the apple tree (1 time), also and the apple tree (1 time).
How many times does H8598 appear in the Bible?
תַּפּוּחַ (tappûwach) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H8598 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H5301 (נָפַח).
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