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כַּחַשׁ H3585
H3585 is the Hebrew word כַּחַשׁ, transliterated kachash and said kakh'-ash. The King James Version most often renders it lies.
What it means
literally a failure of flesh, i.e. emaciation; figuratively, hypocrisy.
Where it comes from
from H3584 (כָּחַשׁ).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: leanness, lies, lying.
Verses using כַּחַשׁ
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Job 16:8 · KJV
And thou hast filled me with wrinkles, which is a witness against me: and my leanness rising up in me beareth witness to my face.
Psalm 59:12 · KJV
For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak.
Hosea 10:13 · KJV
Ye have plowed wickedness, ye have reaped iniquity; ye have eaten the fruit of lies: because thou didst trust in thy way, in the multitude of thy mighty men.
Hosea 11:12 · KJV
Ephraim compasseth me about with lies, and the house of Israel with deceit: but Judah yet ruleth with God, and is faithful with the saints.
Nahum 3:1 · KJV
Woe to the bloody city! it is all full of lies and robbery; the prey departeth not;
Common questions
What does Strong's H3585 mean?
H3585 is the Hebrew word כַּחַשׁ (kachash), meaning literally a failure of flesh, i.e. emaciation; figuratively, hypocrisy.
How is H3585 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it lies (2 times), against me and my leanness (1 time), lying (1 time), about with lies (1 time).
How many times does H3585 appear in the Bible?
כַּחַשׁ (kachash) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H3585 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H3584 (כָּחַשׁ).
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