Strong's H3859 · Hebrew
לָהַם
lâham · /law-ham'/
Definition
properly, to burn in, i.e. (figuratively) to rankle
KJV: wound.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered לָהַם across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Proverbs2 verses
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. talebearer: or, whisperer as wounds: or, like as when men are wounded most: Heb. chambers
Proverbs 26:22The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. innermost: Heb. chambers
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3859 (lâham) mean?
properly, to burn in, i.e. (figuratively) to rankle
How many times does H3859 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3859 (לָהַם) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “wounds.”
How is lâham translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3859 is rendered as “wounds” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word לָהַם come from?
a primitive root;