מָחָה

Strong's H4229

mâchâh

/maw-khaw'/

properly, to stroke or rub; by implication, to erase; also to smooth (as if with oil), i.e. grease or make fat; also to touch, i.e. reach to

Quick Facts

Strong's Number
H4229
Hebrew
מָחָה
Transliteration
mâchâh
Pronunciation
/maw-khaw'/
KJV Translations
9 distinct renderings
Language
Biblical Hebrew

Definition & Etymology

Full Definition

properly, to stroke or rub; by implication, to erase; also to smooth (as if with oil), i.e. grease or make fat; also to touch, i.e. reach to

Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Translation Breakdown

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

abolishblot outdestroyfull of marrowput outreach untoutterlywipe (awayout)

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