The meaning of “חָנַק”
Understanding chânaq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
hang self, strangle. - to be narrow - by implication, to throttle, or (reflex.) to choke oneself to death (by a rope) 1)...
חָנַק
hang self, strangle. - to be narrow - by implication, to throttle, or (reflex.) to choke oneself to death (by a rope) 1) to strangle, strangle oneself 1a) (Niphal) to strangle oneself 1b) (Piel) to strangle
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 17:23 | “And when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled his ass, and arose, and gat him home to his house, to his city, and put his household in order, and hanged himself, and died, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father.” Word: חָנַק (chânaq) | |
| Nahum 2:12 | “The lion did tear in pieces enough for his whelps, and strangled for his lionesses, and filled his holes with prey, and his dens with ravin.” Word: חָנַק (chânaq) |
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