Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)
to contend
Usage: 1) to burn, be kindled (of anger) 1a) (Tiphel) to heat oneself in vexation
Strong's Number
H8474
Language
Hebrew
Linked Usages
2
Books
1
Strong's H8474 Quick Answer
Strong's H8474 תַּחָרָה (tacharah) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. tacharah (takh-aw-raw') v. 1. to vie with a rival [a facitious root from H2734 through the idea of the heat of jealousy] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include contend. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.
- Meaning
- tacharah (takh-aw-raw') v. 1. to vie with a rival [a facitious root from H2734 through the idea of the heat of jealousy]
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 1 indexed book
- Corpus
- Old Testament
- Usage Words
- contend
Meaning and Definition
tacharah (takh-aw-raw') v. 1. to vie with a rival [a facitious root from H2734 through the idea of the heat of jealousy] KJV: close, contend. Root(s): H2734
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H8474. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's H8474 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render tacharah, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
contend
Jeremiah 12:5
How Strong's H8474 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 2 linked usages.
- The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.
Strong's H8474 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's H8474 in the Old Testament
2 indexed usages in Old Testament.
If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if in the land of peace, wherein thou trustedst, they wearied thee, then how wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan?
Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, and then it was well with him?
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H8474.
If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if in the land of peace, wherein thou trustedst, they wearied thee, then how wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan?
Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, and then it was well with him?
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's H8474, grouped by book.
Jeremiah 2 usages, Old Testament
Strong's H8474 FAQ
What does tacharah (תַּחָרָה) mean?
Tacharah (Strong's H8474) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "close". tacharah (takh-aw-raw') v. 1. to vie with a rival [a facitious root from H2734 through the idea of the heat of jealousy]
How many times is tacharah (תַּחָרָה) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's H8474 across 1 book.
Where can I study tacharah (תַּחָרָה) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H8474 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.
What English words translate tacharah (תַּחָרָה)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as contend. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.