Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H2442

Strong's H2442 · Hebrew

חָכָה

châkâh · /khaw-kaw'/

Number
H2442
Language
Hebrew
Original word
חָכָה
Transliteration
châkâh
Pronunciation
khaw-kaw'
KJV occurrences
13 verses

Definition

properly, to adhere to; hence, to await

KJV: long, tarry, wait.

Root / derivation: a primitive root (apparently akin to H2707 (חָקָה) through the idea of piercing);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חָכָה across 13 verses.

wait6×
waiteth3×
tarry2×
waited2×
long1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

2 Kings2 verses
Job2 verses
Psalms2 verses
Isaiah3 verses
Daniel1 verse
Hosea1 verse
Habakkuk1 verse
Zephaniah1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H2442 (châkâh) mean?

properly, to adhere to; hence, to await

How many times does H2442 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H2442 (חָכָה) appears in 13 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “wait.”

How is châkâh translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H2442 is rendered as “wait” (6×), “waiteth” (3×), “tarry” (2×), “waited” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word חָכָה come from?

a primitive root (apparently akin to H2707 (חָקָה) through the idea of piercing);