Strong’s H8551

תָּמַךְ

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

tamak

Pronunciation

tah-mak'

Definition

To hold, support, uphold, sustain

Meaning

to sustain, to obtain, keep fast, to help, follow close

Usage

The Hebrew verb "tamak" primarily means to hold or support. It conveys the idea of grasping firmly, sustaining, or upholding something or someone. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it often refers to God's sustaining power or the act of supporting others, both physically and spiritually.

Bible references

Genesis 48:17;Exodus 17:12;Job 36:17;Psalm 16:5;Psalm 17:5;Psalm 41:12;Psalm 63:8;Proverbs 3:18;Proverbs 4:4;Proverbs 5:5;Proverbs 5:22;Proverbs 11:16;Proverbs 11:16;Proverbs 28:17;Proverbs 29:23;Proverbs 31:19;Isaiah 33:15;Isaiah 41:10;Isaiah 42:1;Amos 1:5;Amos 1:8