תָּמַךְ (ta.makh) means “to grasp” in the TBESH Hebrew lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: taw-mak' Strong’s Hebrew pronunciation spelling.
תָּמַךְ · ta.makh · to grasp
1) to grasp, hold, support, attain, lay hold of, hold fast 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to grasp, lay hold of, attain 1a2) to hold up, support 1a3) to hold, keep 1a4) to take hold of each other 1b) (Niphal) to be seized, be held
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a primitive root; to sustain; by implication, to obtain, keep fast; figuratively, to help, follow close
KJV glosses: (take, up-) hold (up), maintain, retain, stay (up).
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| and the one who wields | 2 |
| and grasps | 1 |
| and those who lay hold of her | 1 |
| and took | 1 |
| attains | 1 |
| gain | 1 |
| have held | 1 |
| have made | 1 |
| have seized you | 1 |
| held | 1 |
| i will uphold you | 1 |
| lay hold | 1 |
| lead straight to | 1 |
| support | 1 |
| takes | 1 |
| the cords | 1 |
| upholds me | 1 |
| whom i uphold | 1 |
| will obtain | 1 |
| you uphold | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| and him that holdeth | 2 |
| retain | 2 |
| take hold | 2 |
| and as for me thou upholdest | 1 |
| from holding | 1 |
| him and he held up | 1 |
| himself and he shall be holden | 1 |
| hold | 1 |
| hold up | 1 |
| let no man stay | 1 |
| retaineth | 1 |
| shall uphold | 1 |
| stayed up | 1 |
| that retaineth | 1 |
| thee yea i will uphold | 1 |
| thou maintainest | 1 |
| upholdeth | 1 |
| whom i uphold | 1 |
Page 1 of 1. 20 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.
When Joseph saw that his father had placed his right hand on Ephraim’s head, he was displeased and took his father’s hand to move it from Ephraim’s head to Manasseh’s.
Read word by wordWhen Moses’ hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. Then Aaron and Hur held his hands up, one on each side, so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down.
Read word by wordBut now you are laden with the judgment due the wicked; judgment and justice have seized you.
Read word by wordThe LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; You have made my lot secure.
Read word by wordMy steps have held to Your paths; my feet have not slipped.
Read word by wordIn my integrity You uphold me and set me in Your presence forever.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 41.13
My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 63.9
She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who lay hold of her are blessed.
Read word by wordhe taught me and said, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live.
Read word by wordHer feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to Sheol.
Read word by wordThe iniquities of a wicked man entrap him; the cords of his sin entangle him.
Read word by wordA gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
Read word by wordA man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.
Read word by wordA man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
Read word by wordShe stretches out her hands to the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
Read word by wordHe who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil—
Read word by wordDo not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Read word by word“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.
Read word by wordI will break down the gates of Damascus; I will cut off the ruler from the Valley of Aven and the one who wields the scepter in Beth-eden. The people of Aram will be exiled to Kir,” says the LORD.
Read word by wordI will cut off the ruler of Ashdod and the one who wields the scepter in Ashkelon. I will turn My hand against Ekron, and the remnant of the Philistines will perish,” says the Lord GOD.
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