◄ H930 ►
בּהמות
Transliteration
bhemowth;
Pronunciation
be-hay-mohth'
Parts of Speech
n m
Root Word (Etymology)
in form a plural or 929, but really a singular of Egyptian derivation
Dictionary Aids
TWOT Reference: 208b
KJV Translation Count — 1x
The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: behemoth (1)
Outline of Biblical Usage
1. perhaps an extinct dinosaur
a. a Diplodocus or Brachiosaurus, exact meaning unknown
Some translate as elephant or hippopotamus but from the description in Job 40:15-24, this is patently absurd.
Strong's Definitions
bhemowth, be-hay-mohth'; in form a plural or 929, but really a singular of Egyptian derivation; a water-ox, i.e. the hippopotamus or Nile- horse: — Behemoth.