The meaning of “חָבַק”
Understanding châbaq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
embrace, fold. - to clasp (the hands or in embrace) 1) to embrace, clasp 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to embrace 1a2) to fold one's ha...
חָבַק
embrace, fold. - to clasp (the hands or in embrace) 1) to embrace, clasp 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to embrace 1a2) to fold one's hands in idleness (fig.) 1b) (Piel) to embrace
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 33:4 | “And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.” Word: חָבַק (châbaq) | |
| 2 Kings 4:16 | “And he said, About this season, according to the time of life, thou shalt embrace a son. And she said, Nay, my lord, thou man of God, do not lie unto thine handmaid.” Word: חָבַק (châbaq) | |
| Job 24:8 | “They are wet with the showers of the mountains, and embrace the rock for want of a shelter.” Word: חָבַק (châbaq) | |
| Proverbs 5:20 | “And why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, and embrace the bosom of a stranger?” Word: חָבַק (châbaq) | |
| Ecclesiastes 4:5 | “The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.” Word: חָבַק (châbaq) |
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