Strong's H3892 · Hebrew
לַח
lach · /lakh/
Definition
fresh, i.e. unused or undried
KJV: green, moist.
Root / derivation: from an unused root meaning to be new;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered לַח across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Judges2 verses
And Samson said unto her, If they bind me with seven green withs that were never dried, then shall I be weak, and be as another man. green: or, new cords: Heb. moist another: Heb. one
Judges 16:8Then the lords of the Philistines brought up to her seven green withs which had not been dried, and she bound him with them. green: or, new cords: Heb. moist
Ezekiel2 verses
And all the trees of the field shall know that I the LORD have brought down the high tree, have exalted the low tree, have dried up the green tree, and have made the dry tree to flourish: I the LORD have spoken and have done it.
Ezekiel 20:47And say to the forest of the south, Hear the word of the LORD; Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will kindle a fire in thee, and it shall devour every green tree in thee, and every dry tree: the flaming flame shall not be quenched, and all faces from the south to the north shall be burned therein.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3892 (lach) mean?
fresh, i.e. unused or undried
How many times does H3892 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3892 (לַח) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “green.”
How is lach translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3892 is rendered as “green” (5×), “moist” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word לַח come from?
from an unused root meaning to be new;