אָחַז

a.chazVerbH0270

to grasp

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to seize (often with the accessory idea of holding in possession)

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. grasp, take hold, seize, take possession 1a) (Qal) to grasp, take hold of 1b) (Niphal) to be caught, grasped, be settled 1c) (Piel) to enclose, overlay 1d) (Hophal) fastened

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

59 times

Appears 59 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Job
9
2 Samuel
5
Judges
5
Genesis
4
Isaiah
4

Key Passages

  • 1 Chronicles 13:9
  • 2 Samuel 6:6
  • Genesis 25:26
  • Judges 20:6
  • Job 38:13

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