Strong’s H3243

יָנַק

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

yanaq

Pronunciation

yah-nak'

Definition

To suck, to nurse, to draw milk

Meaning

to suck, to give milk

Usage

The Hebrew verb "yanaq" primarily means to suck or to nurse, often used in the context of infants drawing milk from their mothers. It conveys the idea of nourishment and dependency, highlighting the natural process of feeding and growth. This term can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of drawing sustenance or benefit from a source.

Bible references

Genesis 21:7;Genesis 24:59;Genesis 32:15;Genesis 35:8;Exodus 2:7;Exodus 2:7;Exodus 2:9;Numbers 11:12;Deuteronomy 32:13;Deuteronomy 32:25;Deuteronomy 33:19;1 Samuel 1:23;1 Samuel 15:3;1 Samuel 22:19;1 Kings 3:21;2 Kings 11:2;2 Chronicles 22:11;Job 3:12;Job 20:16;Psalm 8:2;Songs 8:1;Isaiah 11:8;Isaiah 49:23;Isaiah 60:16;Isaiah 60:16