תָּמַךְ
ta.makhVerbH8551
to grasp
From: a primitive root;
Short Definition
to sustain; by implication, to obtain, keep fast; figuratively, to help, follow close
Full Lexicon Entry
- to grasp, hold, support, attain, lay hold of, hold fast 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to grasp, lay hold of, attain 1a2) to hold up, support 1a3) to hold, keep 1a4) to take hold of each other 1b) (Niphal) to be seized, be held
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology H:V
DescriptionHebrew Verb
Occurrences
18 timesAppears 18 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:
Proverbs
8
Isaiah
3
Amos
2
Psalms
2
Exodus
1
Key Passages
- Amos 1:5
- Genesis 48:17
- Isaiah 42:1
- Proverbs 28:17
- Proverbs 31:19
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