Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H8551

Strong's H8551 · Hebrew

תָּמַךְ

tâmak · /taw-mak'/

Number
H8551
Language
Hebrew
Original word
תָּמַךְ
Transliteration
tâmak
Pronunciation
taw-mak'
KJV occurrences
20 verses

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.

hold3×
up3×
uphold3×
holdeth2×
retain2×
retaineth2×
holden1×
holding1×
maintainest1×
stay1×
upholdest1×
upholdeth1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Genesis1 verse
Exodus1 verse
Job1 verse
Psalms4 verses
Proverbs8 verses
Isaiah3 verses
Amos2 verses

Topics that use this word

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;