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.
Psalms1 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;