Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H3897

Strong's H3897 · Hebrew

לָחַךְ

lâchak · /law-khak'/

Number
H3897
Language
Hebrew
Original word
לָחַךְ
Transliteration
lâchak
Pronunciation
law-khak'
KJV occurrences
5 verses

Definition

to lick

KJV: lick (up).

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered לָחַךְ across 5 verses.

up4×
lick2×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Numbers1 verse
1 Kings1 verse
Psalms1 verse
Isaiah1 verse
Micah1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H3897 (lâchak) mean?

to lick

How many times does H3897 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H3897 (לָחַךְ) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “up.”

How is lâchak translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H3897 is rendered as “up” (4×), “lick” (2×).

Where does the Hebrew word לָחַךְ come from?

a primitive root;