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לֶקַח H3948
H3948 is the Hebrew word לֶקַח, transliterated leqach and said leh'-kakh. The King James Version most often renders it doctrine.
What it means
properly, something received, i.e. (mentally) instruction (whether on the part of the teacher or hearer); also (in an active and sinister sense) inveiglement.
Where it comes from
from H3947 (לָקַח).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: doctrine, learning, fair speech.
Verses using לֶקַח
All 6 verses, quoted in full.
Deuteronomy 32:2 · KJV
My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass:
Job 11:4 · KJV
For thou hast said, My doctrine is pure, and I am clean in thine eyes.
Proverbs 1:5 · KJV
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
Proverbs 4:2 · KJV
For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.
Proverbs 7:21 · KJV
With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.
Proverbs 16:23 · KJV
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
Common questions
What does Strong's H3948 mean?
H3948 is the Hebrew word לֶקַח (leqach), meaning properly, something received, i.e. (mentally) instruction (whether on the part of the teacher or hearer); also (in an active and sinister sense) inveiglement.
How is H3948 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it doctrine (3 times), learning (2 times), fair speech (1 time).
How many times does H3948 appear in the Bible?
לֶקַח (leqach) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H3948 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H3947 (לָקַח).
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