Strong's H2559 · Hebrew
חָמַק
châmaq · /khaw-mak'/
Number
H2559
Language
Hebrew
Original word
חָמַק
Transliteration
châmaq
Pronunciation
khaw-mak'
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
properly, to wrap; hence, to depart (i.e. turn about)
KJV: go about, withdraw self.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חָמַק across 2 verses.
about1×
withdrawn1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2559 (châmaq) mean?
properly, to wrap; hence, to depart (i.e. turn about)
How many times does H2559 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2559 (חָמַק) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “about.”
How is châmaq translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2559 is rendered as “about” (1×), “withdrawn” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word חָמַק come from?
a primitive root;