Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)
brimstone
Usage: 1) brimstone 1a) of judgment (fig.) 1b) of Jehovah's breath (fig.)
Strong's Number
H1614
Language
Hebrew
Linked Usages
7
Books
6
Strong's H1614 Quick Answer
Strong's H1614 גָּפרִיתּ (gophriyth) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. gophriyth (gof-reeth') n-f. 1. (properly) cypress- resin 2. by analogy, sulphur (as equally inflammable) It has 7 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include brimstone. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.
- Meaning
- gophriyth (gof-reeth') n-f. 1. (properly) cypress- resin 2. by analogy, sulphur (as equally inflammable)
- Usage
- 7 linked usages
- Books
- 6 indexed books
- Corpus
- Old Testament
- Usage Words
- brimstone
Meaning and Definition
gophriyth (gof-reeth') n-f. 1. (properly) cypress- resin 2. by analogy, sulphur (as equally inflammable) [probably feminine of H1613] KJV: brimstone. Root(s): H1613
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H1614. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's H1614 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render gophriyth, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
brimstone
Deuteronomy 29:23
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How Strong's H1614 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 7 linked usages.
- The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.
Strong's H1614 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's H1614 in the Old Testament
7 indexed usages in Old Testament.
Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven;
And that the whole land thereof is brimstone, and salt, and burning, that it is not sown, nor beareth, nor any grass groweth therein, like the overthrow of Sodom, and Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboim, which the LORD overthrew in his anger, and in his wrath:
It shall dwell in his tabernacle, because it is none of his: brimstone shall be scattered upon his habitation.
Usage Excerpts
First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H1614.
Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven;
And that the whole land thereof is brimstone, and salt, and burning, that it is not sown, nor beareth, nor any grass groweth therein, like the overthrow of Sodom, and Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboim, which the LORD overthrew in his anger, and in his wrath:
It shall dwell in his tabernacle, because it is none of his: brimstone shall be scattered upon his habitation.
Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.
For Tophet is ordained of old; yea, for the king it is prepared; he hath made it deep and large: the pile thereof is fire and much wood; the breath of the LORD, like a stream of brimstone, doth kindle it.
And the streams thereof shall be turned into pitch, and the dust thereof into brimstone, and the land thereof shall become burning pitch.
And I will plead against him with pestilence and with blood; and I will rain upon him, and upon his bands, and upon the many people that are with him, an overflowing rain, and great hailstones, fire, and brimstone.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's H1614, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Old Testament
Deuteronomy 1 usage, Old Testament
Job 1 usage, Old Testament
Psalms 1 usage, Old Testament
Isaiah 2 usages, Old Testament
Ezekiel 1 usage, Old Testament
Strong's H1614 FAQ
What does gophrith (גׇּפְרִית) mean?
Gophrith (Strong's H1614) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "brimstone". gophriyth (gof-reeth') n-f. 1. (properly) cypress- resin 2. by analogy, sulphur (as equally inflammable)
How many times is gophrith (גׇּפְרִית) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's H1614 across 6 books.
Where can I study gophrith (גׇּפְרִית) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H1614 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.
What English words translate gophrith (גׇּפְרִית)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as brimstone. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.