Strong's H270 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: אָחַז (ʼâchaz)

Pronunciation: aw-khaz'

POS: aw-khaz' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to seize (often with the accessory idea of holding in possession); [phrase] be affrighted, bar, (catch, lay, take) hold (back), come upon, fasten, handle, portion, (get, have or take) possess(-ion).

KJV Usage: [phrase] be affrighted, bar, (catch, lay, take) hold (back), come upon, fasten, handle, portion, (get, have or take) possess(-ion).

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) grasp, take hold, seize, take possession
• 2. 1a) (Qal) to grasp, take hold of
• 3. 1b) (Niphal) to be caught, grasped, be settled
• 4. 1c) (Piel) to enclose, overlay
• 5. 1d) (Hophal) fastened

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G472
• GREEK G680
• GREEK G681
• GREEK G881
• GREEK G1949
• GREEK G2064
• GREEK G2192
• GREEK G2340
• GREEK G2624
• GREEK G2638
• GREEK G2722
• GREEK G2816
• GREEK G2902
• GREEK G2983
• GREEK G4084
• GREEK G4912
• GREEK G5021
• GREEK G5274

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