לֶ֫קַח
le.qachteachingHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · masculine9 occurrences4 books9 verses
Definition
from H3947; properly, something received, i.e. (mentally) instruction (whether on the part of the teacher or hearer); also (in an active and sinister sense) inveiglement
Traditional renderings: doctrine, learning, fair speech.
Traditional renderings: doctrine, learning, fair speech.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders לֶ֫קַח:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
9 total
- Deuteronomy 32:2לִקְחִ֔י · Let my teachingLet my teaching fall like rain and my speech settle like dew, like gentle rain on new grass, like showers on tender plants.
- Job 11:4לִקְחִ֑י · My doctrine [is]You have said, ‘My doctrine is sound, and I am pure in Your sight.’
- Proverbs 1:5לֶ֑קַח · instruction…let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel
- Proverbs 4:2לֶ֣קַח · teachingFor I give you sound teaching; do not abandon my directive.
- Proverbs 7:21לִקְחָ֑הּ · persuasionWith her great persuasion she entices him; with her flattering lips she lures him.
- Proverbs 9:9לֶֽקַח׃פ · [his] learningInstruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.
- Proverbs 16:21לֶֽקַח׃ · instructionThe wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
- Proverbs 16:23לֶֽקַח׃ · persuasivenessThe heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
- Isaiah 29:24לֶֽקַח׃ · instructionThen the wayward in spirit will come to understanding, and those who grumble will accept instruction.”