Strong's H4220 · Hebrew
מֵחַ
mêach · /may'-akh/
Number
H4220
Language
Hebrew
Original word
מֵחַ
Transliteration
mêach
Pronunciation
may'-akh
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
fat; figuratively, rich
KJV: fatling (one).
Root / derivation: from H4229 (מָחָה) in the sense of greasing;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מֵחַ across 2 verses.
fatlings1×
ones1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4220 (mêach) mean?
fat; figuratively, rich
How many times does H4220 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4220 (מֵחַ) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “fatlings.”
How is mêach translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4220 is rendered as “fatlings” (1×), “ones” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word מֵחַ come from?
from H4229 (מָחָה) in the sense of greasing;