Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H2864

Strong's H2864 · Hebrew

חָתַר

châthar · /khaw-thar'/

Number
H2864
Language
Hebrew
Original word
חָתַר
Transliteration
châthar
Pronunciation
khaw-thar'
KJV occurrences
7 verses

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.

dig4×
digged2×
hard1×
through1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Job1 verse
Ezekiel4 verses
Amos1 verse
Jonah1 verse

Topics that use this word

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;