לָקַק
la.qaq
to lick
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word לָקַק (la.qaq) is defined as "to lick". This verb indicates an action of consuming or tasting something with the tongue. Of the 7 occurrences in the Bible, this word is used to describe an intimate or sensual act, suggesting a level of familiarity or comfort between the parties involved. Its limited usage suggests a specific and private context, rather than a general or universal action. The significance of this word lies in its potential to convey affection, nourishment, or familiarity. In biblical contexts, it may imply physical or emotional care, suggesting a deep and personal relationship between individuals. The specific meaning of לָקַק is tied to its immediate context, offering insight into the nuances of relationships and interactions described in the text.
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Occurrences in Scripture
7 total occurrences across the text
So he brought down the people to the water; and Yahweh said to Gideon, “Everyone who laps of the water with his tongue, like a dog laps, you shall set him by himself; likewise everyone who bows down on his knees to drink.”
Judges 7:5So he brought down the people to the water; and Yahweh said to Gideon, “Everyone who laps of the water with his tongue, like a dog laps, you shall set him by himself; likewise everyone who bows down on his knees to drink.”
Judges 7:6The number of those who lapped, putting their hand to their mouth, was three hundred men; but all the rest of the people bowed down on their knees to drink water.
Judges 7:7Yahweh said to Gideon, “I will save you by the three hundred men who lapped, and deliver the Midianites into your hand. Let all the other people go, each to his own place.”
1 Kings 21:19You shall speak to him, saying, ‘Yahweh says, “Have you killed and also taken possession?” ’ You shall speak to him, saying, ‘Yahweh says, “In the place where dogs licked the blood of Naboth, dogs will lick your blood, even yours.” ’ ”
1 Kings 21:19You shall speak to him, saying, ‘Yahweh says, “Have you killed and also taken possession?” ’ You shall speak to him, saying, ‘Yahweh says, “In the place where dogs licked the blood of Naboth, dogs will lick your blood, even yours.” ’ ”
1 Kings 22:38They washed the chariot by the pool of Samaria; and the dogs licked up his blood where the prostitutes washed themselves; according to Yahweh’s word which he spoke.