קֶטֶב (qeṭeb) — Destroying
Hebrew word study: קֶטֶב (qeṭeb), Strong's H6986. ruin
Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.
ruin
KJV translation words: destroying, destruction.
Strong's H6986 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 Deuteronomy 32:24 and last appears in Isaiah 28:2.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 3)
- Deuteronomy 32:24 — וְקֶטֶב — and destruction
- Psalms 91:6 — מִקֶּטֶב — from destruction
- Isaiah 28:2 — קָטֶב — destruction
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: H6987 קֹטֶב (qôṭeb).
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Frequently asked questions
What does qeṭeb (H6986) mean?
Ruin.
How is H6986 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates H6986 as: destroying, destruction..
How often does קֶטֶב (qeṭeb) appear?
Strong's H6986 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 Deuteronomy 32:24 and last appears in Isaiah 28:2.
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