Strong's H3895 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: לְחִי (lᵉchîy)

Pronunciation: lekh-ee'

POS: lekh-ee' Morph: n-m

Exegesis: from an unused root meaning to be soft;

Definition: from an unused root meaning to be soft; the cheek (from its fleshiness); hence, the jaw-bone; cheek (bone), jaw (bone).

KJV Usage: cheek (bone), jaw (bone).

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) jaw, cheek
• 2. 1a) jaw, jawbone (of animal)
• 3. 1b) cheek (of man)

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G4600
• GREEK G5491

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