Hebrew · H5936, G912

עֲלוּקָה

The leech · son of Abba; Bar-abbas, an Israelite

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עֲלוּקָה H5936 the leech

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Βαραββᾶς G912 son of Abba; Bar-abbas, an Israelite

Pronunciation Barabbâs

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What does עֲלוּקָה (aluqah) mean in the Bible?

עֲלוּקָה · Βαραββᾶς is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a blood-sucking parasite that continually feeds".

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What does עֲלוּקָה · Βαραββᾶς mean in the Bible?

עֲלוּקָה · Βαραββᾶς is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a blood-sucking parasite that continually feeds".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H5936, G912?

H5936, G912 is connected to 1 lexical occurrence verse in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. a blood-sucking parasite that continually feeds

Strong's H5936, G912

Lexical occurrences 1 verse

Source Gloss

a blood-sucking parasite that continually feeds

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