Strong's H2442 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: חָכָה (châkâh)

Pronunciation: khaw-kaw'

POS: khaw-kaw' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root (apparently akin to through the idea of piercing);

Definition: a primitive root (apparently akin to חָקָה through the idea of piercing); properly, to adhere to; hence, to await; long, tarry, wait.

KJV Usage: long, tarry, wait.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to wait, wait for, await
• 2. 1a) (Qal) to wait for
• 3. 1b) (Piel)
• 4. 1b1) to wait, tarry
• 5. 1b2) to wait (in ambush)
• 6. 1b3) to wait for, long for

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G44
• GREEK G1696
• GREEK G2442
• GREEK G3306
• GREEK G5278

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