Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “חִבֻּק”
Understanding chibbuq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
fold. - a clasping of the hands (in idleness) 1) fold (hands), a folding (of the hands), clasping (of the hands) 1a) of ...
H2264
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
חִבֻּק
Phonetickhib-book'
Transliterationchibbuq
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
fold. - a clasping of the hands (in idleness) 1) fold (hands), a folding (of the hands), clasping (of the hands) 1a) of laziness (fig.)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Proverbs 6:10 | “Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:” Word: חִבֻּק (chibbuq) | |
| Proverbs 24:33 | “Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:” Word: חִבֻּק (chibbuq) |
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