Strong's H3584 · Hebrew
כָּחַשׁ
kâchash · /kaw-khash'/
Definition
to be untrue, in word (to lie, feign, disown) or deed (to disappoint, fail, cringe)
KJV: deceive, deny, dissemble, fail, deal falsely, be found liars, (be-) lie, lying, submit selves.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered כָּחַשׁ across 22 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
22 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis1 verse
Leviticus3 verses
If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the LORD, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, or in fellowship, or in a thing taken away by violence, or hath deceived his neighbour; in fellowship: or, in dealing fellowship: Heb. putting of the hand
Leviticus 6:3Or have found that which was lost, and lieth concerning it, and sweareth falsely; in any of all these that a man doeth, sinning therein:
Leviticus 19:11Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another.
Joshua2 verses
Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing, and have also stolen, and dissembled also, and they have put it even among their own stuff.
Joshua 24:27And Joshua said unto all the people, Behold, this stone shall be a witness unto us; for it hath heard all the words of the LORD which he spake unto us: it shall be therefore a witness unto you, lest ye deny your God.
Job2 verses
Psalms4 verses
As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves unto me. As soon: Heb. At the hearing of the ear submit: or, yield feigned obedience strangers: Heb. sons of the stranger
Psalms 66:3Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee. submit: or, yield feigned obedience: Heb. lie
Psalms 81:15The haters of the LORD should have submitted themselves unto him: but their time should have endured for ever. submitted: or, yielded feigned obedience: Heb. lied
Psalms 109:24My knees are weak through fasting; and my flesh faileth of fatness.
Jeremiah1 verse
Hosea2 verses
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3584 (kâchash) mean?
to be untrue, in word (to lie, feign, disown) or deed (to disappoint, fail, cringe)
How many times does H3584 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3584 (כָּחַשׁ) appears in 22 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “deny.”
How is kâchash translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3584 is rendered as “deny” (3×), “submit” (3×), “denied” (2×), “fail” (2×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word כָּחַשׁ come from?
a primitive root;