The meaning of “לְחִי”
Understanding lᵉchîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
cheek (bone), jaw (bone). - the cheek (from its fleshiness) - hence, the jaw-bone 1) jaw, cheek 1a) jaw, jawbone (of ani...
לְחִי
cheek (bone), jaw (bone). - the cheek (from its fleshiness) - hence, the jaw-bone 1) jaw, cheek 1a) jaw, jawbone (of animal) 1b) cheek (of man)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 18:3 | “And this shall be the priest’s due from the people, from them that offer a sacrifice, whether it be ox or sheep; and they shall give unto the priest the shoulder, and the two cheeks, and the maw.” Word: לְחִי (lᵉchîy) | |
| 2 Chronicles 18:23 | “Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and smote Micaiah upon the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the Lord from me to speak unto thee?” Word: לְחִי (lᵉchîy) | |
| Psalms 3:7 | “Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.” Word: לְחִי (lᵉchîy) | |
| Isaiah 50:6 | “I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting.” Word: לְחִי (lᵉchîy) | |
| Ezekiel 38:4 | “And I will turn thee back, and put hooks into thy jaws, and I will bring thee forth, and all thine army, horses and horsemen, all of them clothed with all sorts of armour, even a great company with bucklers and shields, all of them handling swords:” Word: לְחִי (lᵉchîy) |
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