יָכַח

Strong's H3198

yâkach

/yaw-kahh'/

to be right (i.e. correct); reciprocal, to argue; causatively, to decide, justify or convict

Quick Facts

Strong's Number
H3198
Hebrew
יָכַח
Transliteration
yâkach
Pronunciation
/yaw-kahh'/
KJV Translations
15 distinct renderings
Language
Biblical Hebrew

Definition & Etymology

Full Definition

to be right (i.e. correct); reciprocal, to argue; causatively, to decide, justify or convict

Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Translation Breakdown

This Hebrew word is translated as the following in the King James Version:

appointarguechastenconvincecorrect(-ion)daysmandisputejudgemaintainpleadreason (together)rebukereprove(-r)surelyin any wise

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