Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H3363

Strong's H3363 · Hebrew

יָקַע

yâqaʻ · /yaw-kah'/

Number
H3363
Language
Hebrew
Original word
יָקַע
Transliteration
yâqaʻ
Pronunciation
yaw-kah'
KJV occurrences
8 verses

Definition

properly, to sever oneself, i.e. (by implication) to be dislocated; figuratively, to abandon; causatively, to impale (and thus allow to drop to pieces by rotting)

KJV: be alienated, depart, hang (up), be out of joint.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered יָקַע across 8 verses.

alienated2×
hanged2×
up2×
depart1×
joint1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Genesis1 verse
Numbers1 verse
2 Samuel3 verses
Jeremiah1 verse
Ezekiel2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H3363 (yâqaʻ) mean?

properly, to sever oneself, i.e. (by implication) to be dislocated; figuratively, to abandon; causatively, to impale (and thus allow to drop to pieces by rotting)

How many times does H3363 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H3363 (יָקַע) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “alienated.”

How is yâqaʻ translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H3363 is rendered as “alienated” (2×), “hanged” (2×), “up” (2×), “depart” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word יָקַע come from?

a primitive root;