חָרוּל (chârûwl) — Nettle

Hebrew word study: חָרוּל (chârûwl), Strong's H2738. properly, pointed, i.e. a bramble or other thorny weed

HebrewStrong's H2738
Quick definition
Hebrew word
חָרוּל (chârûwl)
Pronounced: khaw-rool'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

properly, pointed, i.e. a bramble or other thorny weed

Word study
Derivation: or (shortened) חָרֻל; apparently, a passive participle of an unused root probably meaning to be prickly;

KJV translation words: nettle.

Where this word appears

Strong's H2738 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Job 30:7 and last appears in Zephaniah 2:9.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

nettles ×3

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

חָרוּל ×2חֲרֻלִּים ×1

Books where it appears most

Job ×1Proverbs ×1Zephaniah ×1

Verses (all 3)

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does chârûwl (H2738) mean?

Properly, pointed, i.e. a bramble or other thorny weed.

How is H2738 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H2738 as: nettle..

How often does חָרוּל (chârûwl) appear?

Strong's H2738 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Job 30:7 and last appears in Zephaniah 2:9.