Strong’s H3895

לְחִי

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

lchiy

Pronunciation

LEH-khee

Definition

Jaw, cheek

Meaning

the cheek, the jaw-bone

Usage

The Hebrew word "lechi" primarily refers to the jaw or cheek of a person or animal. It is used in the context of physical anatomy, often highlighting vulnerability or the act of striking. In a few instances, it is used metaphorically to denote a place or location, as seen in the narrative of Samson.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 18:3;Judges 15:15;Judges 15:16;Judges 15:16;Judges 15:17;Judges 15:19;1 Kings 22:24;2 Chronicles 18:23;Job 16:10;Job 41:2;Psalm 3:7;Songs 1:10;Songs 5:13;Isaiah 30:28;Isaiah 50:6;Lamentations 1:2;Lamentations 3:30;Ezekiel 29:4;Ezekiel 38:4;Hosea 11:4;Micah 5:1