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תָּכָה H8497
H8497 is the Hebrew word תָּכָה, transliterated tâkâh and said taw-kaw'. The King James Version most often renders it sat down.
What it means
to strew, i.e. encamp.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: sit down.
Verses using תָּכָה
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Deuteronomy 33:3 · KJV
Yea, he loved the people; all his saints are in thy hand: and they sat down at thy feet; every one shall receive of thy words.
Common questions
What does Strong's H8497 mean?
H8497 is the Hebrew word תָּכָה (tâkâh), meaning to strew, i.e. encamp.
How is H8497 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it sat down (1 time).
How many times does H8497 appear in the Bible?
תָּכָה (tâkâh) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H8497 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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