Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H2263

Strong's H2263 · Hebrew

חָבַק

châbaq · /khaw-bak'/

Number
H2263
Language
Hebrew
Original word
חָבַק
Transliteration
châbaq
Pronunciation
khaw-bak'
KJV occurrences
12 verses

Definition

to clasp (the hands or in embrace)

KJV: embrace, fold.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חָבַק across 12 verses.

embrace8×
embraced3×
embracing1×
foldeth1×
together1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

12 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis3 verses
2 Kings1 verse
Job1 verse
Proverbs2 verses
Ecclesiastes2 verses
Song of Solomon2 verses
Lamentations1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H2263 (châbaq) mean?

to clasp (the hands or in embrace)

How many times does H2263 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H2263 (חָבַק) appears in 12 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “embrace.”

How is châbaq translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H2263 is rendered as “embrace” (8×), “embraced” (3×), “embracing” (1×), “foldeth” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word חָבַק come from?

a primitive root;