Strong's H2263 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: חָבַק (châbaq)

Pronunciation: khaw-bak'

POS: khaw-bak' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to clasp (the hands or in embrace); embrace, fold.

KJV Usage: embrace, fold.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to embrace, clasp
• 2. 1a) (Qal)
• 3. 1a1) to embrace
• 4. 1a2) to fold one's hands in idleness (fig.)
• 5. 1b) (Piel) to embrace

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G4016
• GREEK G4905
• GREEK G4912

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