חָמַק

cha.maqto turn awayHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentVerb2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

a primitive root; properly, to wrap; hence, to depart (i.e. turn about)
Traditional renderings: go about, withdraw self.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

2 total
  1. Song of Solomon 5:6חָמַ֣ק · had turned
    I opened for my beloved, but he had turned and gone. My heart sank at his departure. I sought him but did not find him. I called, but he did not answer.
  2. Jeremiah 31:22תִּתְחַמָּקִ֔ין · will you wander
    How long will you wander, O faithless daughter? For the LORD has created a new thing in the land—a woman will shelter a man.”