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Strong's H3488 יְתִב (yethib)

Yethib means “dwell” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's G3488 — narkissos (“Narcissus”) in the Greek Bible.

Strong's Number H3488
Language Hebrew
Linked Usages 5
Books 2

Strong's H3488 Quick Answer

Strong's H3488 יְתִב (ythiyb) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. ythiyb (yeth-eeb') v. 1. to sit or dwell [(Aramaic) corresponding to H3427] It has 5 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include set, sit, and dwell. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.

Meaning
ythiyb (yeth-eeb') v. 1. to sit or dwell [(Aramaic) corresponding to H3427]
Usage
5 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
Old Testament
Usage Words
set, sit, and dwell

Meaning and Definition

ythiyb (yeth-eeb') v. 1. to sit or dwell [(Aramaic) corresponding to H3427] KJV: dwell, (be) set, sit. Root(s): H3427

Original Word
יְתִב
Transliteration
ythiyb
Derivation
Root: ישׁב First root strongs: 3427
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H3488. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's H3488 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render ythiyb, 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.

set Ezra 4:10 sit Daniel 7:9 dwell Ezra 4:17

How Strong's H3488 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 5 linked usages.
  • The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.

Strong's H3488 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 H3488 in the Old Testament

5 indexed usages in Old Testament.

Ezra 4:10 KJV

And the rest of the nations whom the great and noble Asnapper brought over, and set in the cities of Samaria, and the rest that are on this side the river, and at such a time.

Ezra 4:17 KJV

Then sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and unto the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time.

Daniel 7:9 KJV

I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire.

Usage Excerpts

First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H3488.

Ezra 4:10 Old Testament, KJV
And the rest of the nations whom the great and noble Asnapper brought over, and set in the cities of Samaria, and the rest that are on this side the river, and at such a time.
Ezra 4:17 Old Testament, KJV
Then sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and unto the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time.
Daniel 7:9 Old Testament, KJV
I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire.
Daniel 7:10 Old Testament, KJV
A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened.
Daniel 7:26 Old Testament, KJV
But the judgment shall sit, and they shall take away his dominion, to consume and to destroy it unto the end.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's H3488, grouped by book.

Ezra 2 usages, Old Testament
Daniel 3 usages, Old Testament

Strong's H3488 FAQ

What does yethib (יְתִב) mean?

Yethib (Strong's H3488) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "dwell". ythiyb (yeth-eeb') v. 1. to sit or dwell [(Aramaic) corresponding to H3427]

How many times is yethib (יְתִב) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's H3488 across 2 books.

Where can I study yethib (יְתִב) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H3488 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.

What English words translate yethib (יְתִב)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as set, sit, and dwell. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.