מָכַךְ (mâkak) — Be Brought Low

Hebrew word study: מָכַךְ (mâkak), Strong's H4355. to tumble (in ruins); figuratively, to perish

HebrewStrong's H4355
Quick definition
Hebrew word
מָכַךְ (mâkak)
Pronounced: maw-kak'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to tumble (in ruins); figuratively, to perish

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root;

KJV translation words: be brought low, decay.

Where this word appears

Strong's H4355 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Job 24:24 and last appears in Ecclesiastes 10:18.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

and they are brought low ×1and they sank ×1it sinks ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

וְהֻמְּכוּ ×1וַיָּמֹכּוּ ×1יִמַּךְ ×1

Books where it appears most

Job ×1Psalms ×1Ecclesiastes ×1

Verses (all 3)

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does mâkak (H4355) mean?

To tumble (in ruins); figuratively, to perish.

How is H4355 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H4355 as: be brought low, decay..

How often does מָכַךְ (mâkak) appear?

Strong's H4355 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Job 24:24 and last appears in Ecclesiastes 10:18.