Strong's H6131 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: עָקַר (ʻâqar)

Pronunciation: aw-kar'

POS: aw-kar' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to pluck up (especially by the roots); specifically, to hamstring; figuratively, to exterminate; dig down, hough, pluck up, root up.

KJV Usage: dig down, hough, pluck up, root up.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to pluck up, root up
• 2. 1a) (Qal) to pluck up, root up
• 3. 1b) (Niphal) to be plucked up
• 4. 2) to cut, hamstring
• 5. 2a) (Piel) to cut, hamstring

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G1610
• GREEK G3886

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