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זָכַךְ H2141
H2141 is the Hebrew word זָכַךְ, transliterated zâkak and said zaw-kak'. The King James Version most often renders it clean.
What it means
to be transparent or clean (phys. or morally).
Where it comes from
a primitive root (compare H2135 (זָכָה)).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: be (make) clean, be pure(-r).
Verses using זָכַךְ
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Job 15:15 · KJV
Behold, he putteth no trust in his saints; yea, the heavens are not clean in his sight.
Job 25:5 · KJV
Behold even to the moon, and it shineth not; yea, the stars are not pure in his sight.
Lamentations 4:7 · KJV
Her Nazarites were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk, they were more ruddy in body than rubies, their polishing was of sapphire:
Common questions
What does Strong's H2141 mean?
H2141 is the Hebrew word זָכַךְ (zâkak), meaning to be transparent or clean (phys. or morally).
How is H2141 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it clean (1 time), pure (1 time), purer (1 time).
How many times does H2141 appear in the Bible?
זָכַךְ (zâkak) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H2141 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root (compare H2135 (זָכָה)).
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