כָּוָה (kâvâh) — Burn

Hebrew word study: כָּוָה (kâvâh), Strong's H3554. properly, to prick or penetrate; hence, to blister (as smarting or eating into)

HebrewStrong's H3554
Quick definition
Hebrew word
כָּוָה (kâvâh)
Pronounced: kaw-vaw'

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

properly, to prick or penetrate; hence, to blister (as smarting or eating into)

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root;

KJV translation words: burn.

Where this word appears

Strong's H3554 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Proverbs 6:28 and last appears in Isaiah 43:2.

How it is rendered in the text

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

will they be scorched ×1you will be burned ×1

Forms found in the text

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

תִכָּוֶה ×1תִכָּוֶינָה ×1

Books where it appears most

Proverbs ×1Isaiah ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • Proverbs 6:28 — תִכָּוֶינָה — will they be scorched
  • Isaiah 43:2 — תִכָּוֶה — you will be burned

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: H3555 כְּוִיָּה (kᵉvîyâh), H3556 כּוֹכָב (kôwkâb), H3587 כִּי (kîy), H4348 מִכְוָה (mikvâh).

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 kâvâh (H3554) mean?

Properly, to prick or penetrate; hence, to blister (as smarting or eating into).

How is H3554 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H3554 as: burn..

How often does כָּוָה (kâvâh) appear?

Strong's H3554 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Proverbs 6:28 and last appears in Isaiah 43:2.