Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H8478

Strong's H8478 · Hebrew

תַּחַת

tachath · /takh'-ath/

Number
H8478
Language
Hebrew
Original word
תַּחַת
Transliteration
tachath
Pronunciation
takh'-ath
KJV occurrences
23 verses

Definition

the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc.

KJV: as, beneath, [idiom] flat, in(-stead), (same) place (where...is), room, for...sake, stead of, under, [idiom] unto, [idiom] when...was mine, whereas, (where-) fore, with.

Root / derivation: from the same as H8430 (תּוֹחַ);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered תַּחַת across 23 verses.

under5×
place3×
beneath2×
for2×
as1×
flat1×
in1×
instead1×
mine1×
room1×
stead1×
where1×
Whereas1×
Wherefore1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Genesis6 verses
Genesis 1:7

And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so.

Genesis 4:25

And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. Seth: Heb. Sheth: that is Appointed, or, Put

Genesis 6:17

And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven; and every thing that is in the earth shall die.

Genesis 7:19

And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all the high hills, that were under the whole heaven, were covered.

Genesis 22:13

And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold behind him a ram caught in a thicket by his horns: and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in the stead of his son.

Genesis 30:15

And she said unto her, Is it a small matter that thou hast taken my husband? and wouldest thou take away my son's mandrakes also? And Rachel said, Therefore he shall lie with thee to night for thy son's mandrakes.

Exodus2 verses
Leviticus1 verse
Deuteronomy1 verse
Joshua1 verse
2 Samuel2 verses
1 Kings1 verse
Job3 verses
Psalms1 verse
Isaiah1 verse
Jeremiah3 verses
Ezekiel1 verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H8478 (tachath) mean?

the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc.

How many times does H8478 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H8478 (תַּחַת) appears in 23 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “under.”

How is tachath translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H8478 is rendered as “under” (5×), “place” (3×), “beneath” (2×), “for” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word תַּחַת come from?

from the same as H8430 (תּוֹחַ);