עֲלוּקָה

Strong's H5936

ʻălûwqâh

/al-oo-kaw'/

the leech

Quick Facts

Strong's Number
H5936
Hebrew
עֲלוּקָה
Transliteration
ʻălûwqâh
Pronunciation
/al-oo-kaw'/
KJV Translations
1 distinct rendering
Language
Biblical Hebrew

Definition & Etymology

Full Definition

the leech

Derivation

feminine passive participle of an unused root meaning to suck;

KJV Translation Breakdown

This Hebrew word is translated as the following in the King James Version:

horse-leech

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