מוּשׁ

mûwsh · /moosh/

Number

H4184

Language

Hebrew

Original word

מוּשׁ

Transliteration

mûwsh

Pronunciation

moosh

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

to touch

KJV: feel, handle.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מוּשׁ across 3 verses.

feel2×

handle1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Genesis1 verse

Genesis 27:21

And Isaac said unto Jacob, Come near, I pray thee, that I may feel thee, my son, whether thou be my very son Esau or not.

Judges1 verse

Judges 16:26

And Samson said unto the lad that held him by the hand, Suffer me that I may feel the pillars whereupon the house standeth, that I may lean upon them.

Psalms1 verse

Psalms 115:7

They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neither speak they through their throat.

Topics that use this word

Idolatry Jacob Rebekah Samson

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H4184 (mûwsh) mean?

to touch

How many times does H4184 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H4184 (מוּשׁ) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “feel.”

How is mûwsh translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H4184 is rendered as “feel” (2×), “handle” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word מוּשׁ come from?

a primitive root;