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Lexicon :: Strong's H8551 - tāmaḵ

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תָּמַךְ
Transliteration
tāmaḵ
Pronunciation
taw-mak'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 2520

Strong’s Definitions

תָּמַךְ tâmak, taw-mak'; a primitive root; to sustain; by implication, to obtain, keep fast; figuratively, to help, follow close:—(take, up-) hold (up), maintain, retain, stay (up).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 21x

The KJV translates Strong's H8551 in the following manner: hold (7x), uphold (5x), retain (4x), hold up (2x), miscellaneous (3x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 21x
The KJV translates Strong's H8551 in the following manner: hold (7x), uphold (5x), retain (4x), hold up (2x), miscellaneous (3x).

  1. to grasp, hold, support, attain, lay hold of, hold fast

    1. (Qal)

      1. to grasp, lay hold of, attain

      2. to hold up, support

      3. to hold, keep

      4. to take hold of each other

    2. (Niphal) to be seized, be held

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
תָּמַךְ tâmak, taw-mak'; a primitive root; to sustain; by implication, to obtain, keep fast; figuratively, to help, follow close:—(take, up-) hold (up), maintain, retain, stay (up).
STRONGS H8551: Abbreviations
† [תָּמַךְ] verb grasp, support, attain (Aramaic תְּמַךְ Pa. hold fast; compare Phoenician and Old Aramaic תמכאל El hath sustained Lzb386 SAC121 Cooke361); —
Qal Perfect. 3rd person feminine singular תָּֽמְכָה Psalm 63:9, etc.; Imperfect 3rd person masculine singular יִתְמֹךְ Proverbs 29:23, 3rd person masculine plural יִתְמֹ֑כוּ Job 36:17; Proverbs 5:5, etc., Infinitive absolute תָּמֹךְ Psalm 17:5; construct תְּמֹךְ Isaiah 33:15; Participle תּוֺמֵךְ Amos 1:5, 8, תּוֺמִיךְ Psalm 16:5 (? read מֵיךְ- Ges§ 51e, or תֹּמֵךְ, compare Vrss Du; > 0l תּוֺסִיף, Bi Che תָּמִיד), etc.; —
1. grasp, lay hold of, with accusative of thing Genesis 48:17 (E), Proverbs 31:19 (|| שׁלּח יד בְּ); accusative of person (wisdom) Proverbs 3:18 (|| מַחֲזִיק); accusative of thing (grasp and) wield Amos 1:5, 8; Psalm 16:5 (see above) thou dost grasp my lot (i.e. take and cast it for me, compare modern Palestinian bdb106903bdb106904 may Allah uphold my lot BergheimPEF 1894, 194); figurative, Job 36:17 judgment and justice seize (thee; but see obscure and doubtful); Proverbs 5:5 her steps lay hold of She'ôl (keep the path to it); literal, with ב of thing Isaiah 33:15, ב person Proverbs 28:17 (or below 3; meaning dubious); lay hold of, attain, honour, wealth (accusative) Proverbs 11:16 (twice in verse).
2. hold up, support, with בְּיָדָיו Exodus 17:2 (E); figurative, ב person Isaiah 42:1; Psalm 41:13; Psalm 63:9; accusative of person Isaiah 41:10 (ב instrumental), Proverbs 29:23 (opposed to הִשְׁפִּיל).
3. hold, keep, with accusative of thing Proverbs 4:4 let thy heart keep my words (|| שָׁמַר); hold firmly Psalm 17:5 (ב location; opposed to נָמֹ֫טוּ).
Niph. Imperfect וּבְחַבְלֵי חַטָּאתוֺ יִתָּמֵ֑ךְ Proverbs 5:22 in the cords of his sin is he seized (|| לָכַד).
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

48:17

Exodus

17:2

Job

36:17; 36:17

Psalms

16:5; 16:5; 17:5; 17:5; 41:13; 63:9; 63:9

Proverbs

3:18; 4:4; 5:5; 5:5; 5:22; 11:16; 28:17; 29:23; 29:23; 31:19

Isaiah

33:15; 33:15; 41:10; 42:1

Amos

1:5; 1:5; 1:8; 1:8

H8551

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Strong's Number H8551 matches the Hebrew תָּמַךְ (tāmaḵ),
which occurs 21 times in 20 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 48:17

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 48:17 - When Joseph saw that his father laid his right hand on Ephraim’s head, it displeased him; and he grasped H8551 his father’s hand to remove it from Ephraim’s head to Manasseh’s head.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 17:12

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 17:12 - But Moses’ hands were heavy. Then they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it; and Aaron and Hur supported H8551 his hands, one on one side and one on the other. Thus his hands were steady until the sun set.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 36:17

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 36:17 - “But you were full of judgment on the wicked;
Judgment and justice take H8551 hold H8551 of you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 16:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 16:5 - The LORD is the portion of my inheritance and my cup;
You support H8551 my lot.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 17:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 17:5 - My steps have held H8551 fast H8551 to Your [fn]paths.
My feet have not slipped.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 41:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 41:12 - As for me, You uphold H8551 me in my integrity,
And You set me in Your presence forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 63:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 63:8 - My soul clings [fn]to You;
Your right hand upholds H8551 me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 3:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:18 - She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy are all who hold H8551 her fast. H8551

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 4:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:4 - Then he taught me and said to me,
“Let your heart hold H8551 fast H8551 my words;
Keep my commandments and live;

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 5:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:5 - Her feet go down to death,
Her steps take H8551 hold H8551 of Sheol.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 5:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:22 - His own iniquities will capture the wicked,
And he will be held H8551 with the cords of his sin.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 11:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:16 - A gracious woman attains H8551 honor,
And ruthless men attain H8551 riches.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 28:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:17 - A man who is laden with the guilt of human blood
Will [fn]be a fugitive until death; let no one support H8551 him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 29:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:23 - A man’s pride will bring him low,
But a humble spirit will obtain H8551 honor.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 31:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 31:19 - She stretches out her hands to the distaff,
And her [fn]hands grasp H8551 the spindle.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 33:15

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 33:15 - He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity,
He who rejects [fn]unjust gain
And shakes his hands so that they hold H8551 no bribe;
He who stops his ears from hearing about bloodshed
And shuts his eyes from looking upon evil;

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 41:10

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 41:10 - ‘Do not fear, for I am with you;
Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you, surely I will help you,
Surely I will uphold H8551 you with My righteous right hand.’

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 42:1

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 42:1 - “Behold, My Servant, whom I [fn]uphold; H8551
My chosen one in whom My soul delights.
I have put My Spirit upon Him;
He will bring forth justice to the [fn]nations.

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Unchecked Copy Box Amo 1:5

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 1:5 - “I will also break the gate bar of Damascus,
And cut off the inhabitant from the [fn]valley of Aven,
And him who holds H8551 the scepter, from Beth-eden;
So the people of Aram will go exiled to Kir,”
Says the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Amo 1:8

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 1:8 - “I will also cut off the inhabitant from Ashdod,
And him who holds H8551 the scepter, from Ashkelon;
I will even [fn]unleash My [fn]power upon Ekron,
And the remnant of the Philistines will perish,”
Says the Lord [fn]GOD.
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