Strong’s H5564

סָמַךְ

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

camak

Pronunciation

sah-mak'

Definition

To lean, support, uphold, rest

Meaning

to prop, to lean upon, take hold of

Usage

The Hebrew verb "samak" primarily means to lean upon or to support. It conveys the idea of resting or relying on something for stability and strength. In the biblical context, it often refers to physical support, such as leaning on a staff, or metaphorical support, such as relying on God or His promises.

Bible references

Genesis 27:37;Exodus 29:10;Exodus 29:15;Exodus 29:19;Leviticus 1:4;Leviticus 3:2;Leviticus 3:8;Leviticus 3:13;Leviticus 4:4;Leviticus 4:15;Leviticus 4:24;Leviticus 4:29;Leviticus 4:33;Leviticus 8:14;Leviticus 8:18;Leviticus 8:22;Leviticus 16:21;Leviticus 24:14;Numbers 8:10;Numbers 8:12;Numbers 27:18;Numbers 27:23;Deuteronomy 34:9;Judges 16:29;2 Kings 18:21