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
- 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 timesAppears 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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