The meaning of “חֵךְ”
Understanding chêk reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from חָנַךְ in the sense of tasting (roof of the) mouth, taste. - properly, the palate or inside of the mouth -...
חֵךְ
probably from חָנַךְ in the sense of tasting (roof of the) mouth, taste. - properly, the palate or inside of the mouth - hence, the mouth itself (as the organ of speech, taste and kissing) 1) mouth, palate, taste, gums
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 29:10 | “The nobles held their peace, and their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth.” Word: חֵךְ (chêk) | |
| Psalms 137:6 | “If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy.” Word: חֵךְ (chêk) | |
| Proverbs 8:7 | “For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.” Word: חֵךְ (chêk) | |
| Song of Solomon 5:16 | “His mouth is most sweet: yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem. ” Word: חֵךְ (chêk) | |
| Lamentations 4:4 | “The tongue of the sucking child cleaveth to the roof of his mouth for thirst: the young children ask bread, and no man breaketh it unto them.” Word: חֵךְ (chêk) |
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