Strong's H8551 · Hebrew
תָּמַךְ
tâmak · /taw-mak'/
Definition
to sustain; by implication, to obtain, keep fast; figuratively, to help, follow close
KJV: (take, up-) hold (up), maintain, retain, stay (up).
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered תָּמַךְ across 20 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
20 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms4 verses
The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. of mine: Heb. of my part
Psalms 17:5Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not. slip: Heb. be not moved
Psalms 41:12And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me before thy face for ever.
Psalms 63:8My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.
Proverbs8 verses
She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
Proverbs 4:4He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.
Proverbs 5:5Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell.
Proverbs 5:22His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins. sins: Heb. sin
Proverbs 11:16A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
Proverbs 28:17A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
Proverbs 29:23A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
Proverbs 31:19She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
Isaiah3 verses
He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil; righteously: Heb. in righteousnesses uprightly: Heb. uprightnesses oppressions: or, deceits blood: Heb. bloods
Isaiah 41:10Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Isaiah 42:1Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.
Amos2 verses
I will break also the bar of Damascus, and cut off the inhabitant from the plain of Aven, and him that holdeth the sceptre from the house of Eden: and the people of Syria shall go into captivity unto Kir, saith the LORD. the plain: or, Bikathaven the house: or, Betheden
Amos 1:8And I will cut off the inhabitant from Ashdod, and him that holdeth the sceptre from Ashkelon, and I will turn mine hand against Ekron: and the remnant of the Philistines shall perish, saith the Lord GOD.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H8551 (tâmak) mean?
to sustain; by implication, to obtain, keep fast; figuratively, to help, follow close
How many times does H8551 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H8551 (תָּמַךְ) appears in 20 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “hold.”
How is tâmak translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H8551 is rendered as “hold” (3×), “up” (3×), “uphold” (3×), “holdeth” (2×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word תָּמַךְ come from?
a primitive root;