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מֵחַ H4220
H4220 is the Hebrew word מֵחַ, transliterated mêach and said may'-akh. The King James Version most often renders it fatlings.
What it means
fat; figuratively, rich.
Where it comes from
from H4229 (מָחָה) in the sense of greasing.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: fatling (one).
Verses using מֵחַ
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Psalm 66:15 · KJV
I will offer unto thee burnt sacrifices of fatlings, with the incense of rams; I will offer bullocks with goats. Selah.
Isaiah 5:17 · KJV
Then shall the lambs feed after their manner, and the waste places of the fat ones shall strangers eat.
Common questions
What does Strong's H4220 mean?
H4220 is the Hebrew word מֵחַ (mêach), meaning fat; figuratively, rich.
How is H4220 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it fatlings (1 time), fat ones (1 time).
How many times does H4220 appear in the Bible?
מֵחַ (mêach) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H4220 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H4229 (מָחָה) in the sense of greasing.
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