Strong's H8464 · Hebrew
תַּחְמָס
tachmâç · /takh-mawce'/
Number
H8464
Language
Hebrew
Original word
תַּחְמָס
Transliteration
tachmâç
Pronunciation
takh-mawce'
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
a species of unclean bird (from its violence), perhaps an owl
KJV: night hawk.
Root / derivation: from H2554 (חָמַס);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered תַּחְמָס across 2 verses.
hawk2×
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 H8464 (tachmâç) mean?
a species of unclean bird (from its violence), perhaps an owl
How many times does H8464 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H8464 (תַּחְמָס) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “hawk.”
How is tachmâç translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H8464 is rendered as “hawk” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word תַּחְמָס come from?
from H2554 (חָמַס);