Strong’s H3859

לָהַם

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

laham

Pronunciation

lah-ham

Definition

To fight, to do battle, to wage war

Meaning

to burn in, to rankle

Usage

The Hebrew verb "laham" primarily means to engage in combat or warfare. It is used in the context of physical battles between nations or groups, as well as metaphorically to describe spiritual or moral struggles. The term conveys the idea of active engagement in conflict, whether literal or figurative.

Bible references

Proverbs 18:8;Proverbs 26:22