Strong's H2614 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: חָנַק (chânaq)

Pronunciation: khaw-nak'

POS: khaw-nak' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root (compare );

Definition: a primitive root (compare חָנַךְ); to be narrow; by implication, to throttle, or (reflex.) to choke oneself to death (by a rope); hang self, strangle.

KJV Usage: hang self, strangle.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to strangle, strangle oneself
• 2. 1a) (Niphal) to strangle oneself
• 3. 1b) (Piel) to strangle

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G519
• GREEK G638

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