The meaning of “תָּמַךְ”
Understanding tâmak reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(take, up-) hold (up), maintain, retain, stay (up). - to sustain - by implication, to obtain, keep fast - figuratively, ...
תָּמַךְ
(take, up-) hold (up), maintain, retain, stay (up). - to sustain - by implication, to obtain, keep fast - figuratively, to help, follow close 1) to grasp, hold, support, attain, lay hold of, hold fast 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to grasp, lay hold of, attain 1a2) to hold up, support 1a3) to hold, keep 1a4) to take hold of each other 1b) (Niphal) to be seized, be held
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 48:17 | “And when Joseph saw that his father laid his right hand upon the head of Ephraim, it displeased him: and he held up his father’s hand, to remove it from Ephraim’s head unto Manasseh’s head.” Word: תָּמַךְ (tâmak) | |
| Exodus 17:12 | “But Moses’ hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.” Word: תָּמַךְ (tâmak) | |
| Job 36:17 | “But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold on thee.” Word: תָּמַךְ (tâmak) | |
| Psalms 41:12 | “And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me before thy face for ever.” Word: תָּמַךְ (tâmak) | |
| Proverbs 11:16 | “A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.” Word: תָּמַךְ (tâmak) |
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