Strong's H2559 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: חָמַק (châmaq)

Pronunciation: khaw-mak'

POS: khaw-mak' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; properly, to wrap; hence, to depart (i.e. turn about); go about, withdraw self.

KJV Usage: go about, withdraw self.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to withdraw, turn around, turn away
• 2. 1a) (Qal) to turn away
• 3. 1b) (Hithpael) to turn about, vacillate, turn hither and thither

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G654
• GREEK G3928

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