Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H2441

Strong's H2441 · Hebrew

חֵךְ

chêk · /khake/

Number
H2441
Language
Hebrew
Original word
חֵךְ
Transliteration
chêk
Pronunciation
khake
KJV occurrences
15 verses

Definition

properly, the palate or inside of the mouth; hence, the mouth itself (as the organ of speech, taste and kissing)

KJV: (roof of the) mouth, taste.

Root / derivation: probably from H2596 (חָנַךְ) in the sense of tasting;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חֵךְ across 15 verses.

mouth11×
taste4×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Job7 verses
Psalms2 verses
Proverbs3 verses
Song of Solomon3 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H2441 (chêk) mean?

properly, the palate or inside of the mouth; hence, the mouth itself (as the organ of speech, taste and kissing)

How many times does H2441 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H2441 (חֵךְ) appears in 15 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “mouth.”

How is chêk translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H2441 is rendered as “mouth” (11×), “taste” (4×).

Where does the Hebrew word חֵךְ come from?

probably from H2596 (חָנַךְ) in the sense of tasting;