Strong's H3585 · Hebrew
כַּחַשׁ
kachash · /kakh'-ash/
Definition
literally a failure of flesh, i.e. emaciation; figuratively, hypocrisy
KJV: leanness, lies, lying.
Root / derivation: from H3584 (כָּחַשׁ);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered כַּחַשׁ across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Hosea3 verses
They make the king glad with their wickedness, and the princes with their lies.
Hosea 10:13Ye have plowed wickedness, ye have reaped iniquity; ye have eaten the fruit of lies: because thou didst trust in thy way, in the multitude of thy mighty men.
Hosea 11:12Ephraim compasseth me about with lies, and the house of Israel with deceit: but Judah yet ruleth with God, and is faithful with the saints. saints: or, most holy
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3585 (kachash) mean?
literally a failure of flesh, i.e. emaciation; figuratively, hypocrisy
How many times does H3585 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3585 (כַּחַשׁ) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “lies.”
How is kachash translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3585 is rendered as “lies” (4×), “leanness” (1×), “lying” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word כַּחַשׁ come from?
from H3584 (כָּחַשׁ);