Strong's H2614 · Hebrew
חָנַק
chânaq · /khaw-nak'/
Number
H2614
Language
Hebrew
Original word
חָנַק
Transliteration
chânaq
Pronunciation
khaw-nak'
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
to be narrow; by implication, to throttle, or (reflex.) to choke oneself to death (by a rope)
KJV: hang self, strangle.
Root / derivation: a primitive root (compare H2596 (חָנַךְ));
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חָנַק across 2 verses.
hanged1×
strangled1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2614 (chânaq) mean?
to be narrow; by implication, to throttle, or (reflex.) to choke oneself to death (by a rope)
How many times does H2614 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2614 (חָנַק) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “hanged.”
How is chânaq translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2614 is rendered as “hanged” (1×), “strangled” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word חָנַק come from?
a primitive root (compare H2596 (חָנַךְ));