Strong's H2135 · Hebrew
זָכָה
zâkâh · /zaw-kaw'/
Definition
to be translucent; figuratively, to be innocent
KJV: be (make) clean, cleanse, be clear, count pure.
Root / derivation: a primitive root (compare H2141 (זָכַךְ));
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered זָכָה across 8 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Job2 verses
Psalms3 verses
Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.
Psalms 73:13Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency.
Psalms 119:9BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
Isaiah1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2135 (zâkâh) mean?
to be translucent; figuratively, to be innocent
How many times does H2135 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2135 (זָכָה) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “clean.”
How is zâkâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2135 is rendered as “clean” (4×), “cleanse” (1×), “cleansed” (1×), “clear” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word זָכָה come from?
a primitive root (compare H2141 (זָכַךְ));