חָתָה

châthâh · /khaw-thaw'/

Number

H2846

Language

Hebrew

Original word

חָתָה

Transliteration

châthâh

Pronunciation

khaw-thaw'

KJV occurrences

4 verses

Definition

to lay hold of; especially to pick up fire

KJV: heap, take (away).

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חָתָה across 4 verses.

take2×

away1×

heap1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Psalms1 verse

Psalms 52:5

God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah. destroy: Heb. beat thee down

Proverbs2 verses

Proverbs 6:27

Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?

Proverbs 25:22

For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.

Isaiah1 verse

Isaiah 30:14

And he shall break it as the breaking of the potters' vessel that is broken in pieces; he shall not spare: so that there shall not be found in the bursting of it a sherd to take fire from the hearth, or to take water withal out of the pit. the potters': Heb. the bottle of potters

Topics that use this word

Adultery Beneficence Enemy Falsehood Psalms Punishment of the Wicked, the Revenge Rich, The Temptation Women Young Men

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H2846 (châthâh) mean?

to lay hold of; especially to pick up fire

How many times does H2846 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H2846 (חָתָה) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “take.”

How is châthâh translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H2846 is rendered as “take” (2×), “away” (1×), “heap” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word חָתָה come from?

a primitive root;