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

  1. 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 times

Appears 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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