{
  "type": "word",
  "id": "H8551",
  "lemma": "תָּמַךְ",
  "transliteration": "tâmak",
  "definition": "to sustain; by implication, to obtain, keep fast; figuratively, to help, follow close",
  "kjv": "(take, up-) hold (up), maintain, retain, stay (up).",
  "occurrences": 21,
  "language": "Hebrew",
  "brownDriverBriggs": [
    "[תָּמַךְ] vb. grasp, support, attain",
    "Qal",
    "1. grasp, lay hold of",
    "2. hold up, support",
    "3. hold, keep",
    "Niph. in the cords of his sin is he seized"
  ],
  "whereItOccurs": [
    {
      "reference": "Genesis 48:17",
      "text": "When Joseph saw that his father laid his right hand on the head of Ephraim, it displeased him. He held up his father’s…",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/tanakh/genesis/48?v=17"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Exodus 17:12",
      "text": "But Moses’ hands were heavy; so they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held up his…",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/tanakh/exodus/17?v=12"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Isaiah 33:15",
      "text": "He who walks righteously and speaks blamelessly, he who despises the gain of oppressions, who gestures with his hands…",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/tanakh/isaiah/33?v=15"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Isaiah 41:10",
      "text": "Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help…",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/tanakh/isaiah/41?v=10"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Isaiah 42:1",
      "text": "“Behold, my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights: I have put my Spirit on him. He will bring…",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/tanakh/isaiah/42?v=1"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Amos 1:5",
      "text": "I will break the bar of Damascus, and cut off the inhabitant from the valley of Aven, and him who holds the scepter…",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/tanakh/amos/1?v=5"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Amos 1:8",
      "text": "I will cut off the inhabitant from Ashdod, and him who holds the scepter from Ashkelon; and I will turn my hand against…",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/tanakh/amos/1?v=8"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Psalms 16:5",
      "text": "The LORD assigned my portion and my cup. You made my lot secure.",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/tanakh/psalms/16?v=5"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Psalms 17:5",
      "text": "My steps have held fast to your paths. My feet have not slipped.",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/tanakh/psalms/17?v=5"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Psalms 41:13",
      "text": "As for me, you uphold me in my integrity, and set me in your presence forever.",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/tanakh/psalms/41?v=13"
    }
  ],
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