The meaning of “חָמַק”
Understanding châmaq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
go about, withdraw self. - properly, to wrap - hence, to depart (i.e. turn about) 1) to withdraw, turn around, turn away...
חָמַק
go about, withdraw self. - properly, to wrap - hence, to depart (i.e. turn about) 1) to withdraw, turn around, turn away 1a) (Qal) to turn away 1b) (Hithpael) to turn about, vacillate, turn hither and thither
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Song of Solomon 5:6 | “I opened to my beloved; but my beloved had withdrawn himself, and was gone: my soul failed when he spake: I sought him, but I could not find him; I called him, but he gave me no answer.” Word: חָמַק (châmaq) | |
| Jeremiah 31:22 | “How long wilt thou go about, O thou backsliding daughter? for the Lord hath created a new thing in the earth, A woman shall compass a man.” Word: חָמַק (châmaq) |
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