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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 ...

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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
ReferenceText
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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