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דָּחַק H1766
H1766 is the Hebrew word דָּחַק, transliterated dâchaq and said daw-khak'. The King James Version most often renders it thrust.
What it means
to press, i.e. oppress.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: thrust, vex.
Verses using דָּחַק
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Joel 2:8 · KJV
Neither shall one thrust another; they shall walk every one in his path: and when they fall upon the sword, they shall not be wounded.
Common questions
What does Strong's H1766 mean?
H1766 is the Hebrew word דָּחַק (dâchaq), meaning to press, i.e. oppress.
How is H1766 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it thrust (1 time).
How many times does H1766 appear in the Bible?
דָּחַק (dâchaq) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H1766 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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