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חָמַק H2559

H2559 is the Hebrew word חָמַק, transliterated châmaq and said khaw-mak'. The King James Version most often renders it withdrawn.

Word: חָמַקTransliteration: châmaqSaid: khaw-mak'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

properly, to wrap; hence, to depart (i.e. turn about).

Where it comes from

a primitive root.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

withdrawn 1×long wilt thou go about 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: go about, withdraw self.

Verses using חָמַק

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Song of Solomon 5:6 · KJV

I opened to my beloved; but my beloved had withdrawn himself, and was gone: my soul failed when he spake: I sought him, but I could not find him; I called him, but he gave me no answer.

Jeremiah 31:22 · KJV

How long wilt thou go about, O thou backsliding daughter? for the LORD hath created a new thing in the earth, A woman shall compass a man.

Common questions

What does Strong's H2559 mean?

H2559 is the Hebrew word חָמַק (châmaq), meaning properly, to wrap; hence, to depart (i.e. turn about).

How is H2559 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it withdrawn (1 time), long wilt thou go about (1 time).

How many times does H2559 appear in the Bible?

חָמַק (châmaq) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H2559 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.

Nearby entries

H2556 · חָמֵץ — to be pungent; i.e. in taste (sour, i.e…H2557 · חָמֵץ — ferment, (figuratively) extortion H2558 · חֹמֶץ — vinegar H2560 · חָמַר — properly, to boil up; hence, to ferment…H2561 · חֶמֶר — wine (as fermenting)H2562 · חֲמַר — wine

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