Strong's H2864 · Hebrew
חָתַר
châthar · /khaw-thar'/
Definition
to force a passage, as by burglary; figuratively, with oars
KJV: dig (through), row.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חָתַר across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Ezekiel4 verses
Then said he unto me, Son of man, dig now in the wall: and when I had digged in the wall, behold a door.
Ezekiel 12:5Dig thou through the wall in their sight, and carry out thereby. Dig: Heb. Dig for thee
Ezekiel 12:7And I did so as I was commanded: I brought forth my stuff by day, as stuff for captivity, and in the even I digged through the wall with mine hand; I brought it forth in the twilight, and I bare it upon my shoulder in their sight. digged: Heb. digged for me
Ezekiel 12:12And the prince that is among them shall bear upon his shoulder in the twilight, and shall go forth: they shall dig through the wall to carry out thereby: he shall cover his face, that he see not the ground with his eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2864 (châthar) mean?
to force a passage, as by burglary; figuratively, with oars
How many times does H2864 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2864 (חָתַר) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “dig.”
How is châthar translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2864 is rendered as “dig” (4×), “digged” (2×), “hard” (1×), “through” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word חָתַר come from?
a primitive root;