חָנַךְ

cha.nakhVerbH2596

to dedicate

From: a primitive root; (compare H2614 (חָנַק))

Short Definition

properly, to narrow; figuratively, to initiate or discipline

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to train, dedicate, inaugurate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to train, train up 1a2) to dedicate

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

1 Kings
1
2 Chronicles
1
Deuteronomy
1
Proverbs
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Kings 8:63
  • 2 Chronicles 7:5
  • Deuteronomy 20:5
  • Proverbs 22:6

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