Strong’s H3898

לָחַם

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

lacham

Pronunciation

lah-kham'

Definition

To fight, to battle, to wage war

Meaning

to feed on, to consume, to battle

Usage

The Hebrew verb "lacham" primarily means to engage in battle or warfare. It is used throughout the Old Testament to describe physical combat between nations, tribes, or individuals. The term can also imply a spiritual or metaphorical struggle, reflecting the broader biblical theme of conflict between good and evil.

Bible references

Exodus 1:10;Exodus 14:14;Exodus 14:25;Exodus 17:8;Exodus 17:9;Exodus 17:10;Numbers 21:1;Numbers 21:23;Numbers 21:26;Numbers 22:11;Deuteronomy 1:30;Deuteronomy 1:41;Deuteronomy 1:42;Deuteronomy 3:22;Deuteronomy 20:4;Deuteronomy 20:10;Deuteronomy 20:19;Deuteronomy 32:24;Joshua 9:2;Joshua 10:5;Joshua 10:14;Joshua 10:25;Joshua 10:29;Joshua 10:31;Joshua 10:34