Strong's H3584 (Hebrew)

Hebrew: כָּחַשׁ (kâchash)

Pronunciation: kaw-khash'

Morphology: v

Derivation: a primitive root

Definition: to be untrue, in word (to lie, feign, disown) or deed (to disappoint, fail, cringe)

KJV Renderings: deceive, deny, dissemble, fail, deal falsely, be found liars, (be-) lie, lying, submit selves

Senses

1. to deceive, lie, fail, grow lean, be disappointing, be untrue, be insufficient, be found liars, belie, deny, dissemble, deal falsely
   1. (Qal) to become lean
   2. (Niphal) to cringe, feign obedience
   3. (Piel)
      1. to deceive, deny falsely
      2. to act deceptively
      3. to cringe
      4. to disappoint, fail
   4. (Hithpael) to cringe, feign obedience

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