ךְ (kh)
kh
you
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- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 235 verses
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The Hebrew suffix kh represents the second-person feminine singular object, translating to "you" when addressing a single woman or female entity. Found in 235 verses, it appears frequently in prophetic books like Jeremiah and Isaiah, as well as in Genesis, marking direct interaction with female individuals.
As a personal pronoun suffix, it attaches to prepositions and verbs that lack their own object, specifying who receives the action. This grammatical feature allows the text to distinguish clearly between male and female addressees, ensuring precise communication within the narrative or dialogue.
The consistent use of this form highlights the specific gender of those being addressed in biblical texts. By distinguishing feminine from masculine forms, the Hebrew language preserves the individual identity of women in scriptural accounts, reflecting a detailed attention to personal relationships and divine address.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The suffix kh marks a direct address to a single woman in Hebrew Scripture. This grammatical detail ensures that God and biblical characters speak specifically to her, not just to a generic group. It preserves her individual identity within the narrative flow.
When you read verses like Genesis 3:16 or Genesis 21:17, this form highlights personal interaction. God hears Hagar’s voice and speaks directly to her situation. This shows that divine attention is precise and personal for every woman in the text.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 235 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- to/ you65×
- to <the>/ you59×
- for <the>/ you21×
- for/ you14×
- for <the>/ yourself13×
- of/ you9×
- <for>/ yourself8×
- [is] to <the>/ you7×
- <to>/ you7×
- in/ you6×
- [is] to/ you5×
- <to> <the>/ you5×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- לָֽ/ךְ\׃49×
- לָ֔/ךְ48×
- לָ֑/ךְ44×
- לָּ֑/ךְ14×
- לָ/ךְ֙14×
- לָּֽ/ךְ\׃8×
- לָּ֔/ךְ8×
- לָ֛/ךְ7×
- לָּ/ךְ֙6×
- לָֽ/ךְ\׃\ \ס5×
- לָ֖/ךְ5×
- לָ֣/ךְ4×
Key Verses
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Genesis 3:16
To the woman he said, “I will greatly multiply your pain in childbirth. You will bear children in pain. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.”
This verse uses the suffix to address Eve directly, marking a specific moment of divine communication with the first woman.
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Genesis 21:17
God heard the voice of the boy. The angel of God called to Hagar out of the sky, and said to her, “What troubles you, Hagar? Don’t be afraid. For God has heard the voice of the boy where he is.
The angel calls out to Hagar using this form, emphasizing God's direct hearing and speaking to her in distress.
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Genesis 35:17
When she was in hard labor, the midwife said to her, “Don’t be afraid, for now you will have another son.”
The midwife addresses Rachel with this suffix during labor, showing a moment of personal comfort and encouragement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Every Occurrence (235 verses across 25 books)
Genesis 24 verses
To the woman he said, “I will greatly multiply your pain in childbirth. You will bear children in pain. Your desire…
Genesis 14:21The king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give me the people, and take the goods for yourself.”
Genesis 14:23that I will not take a thread nor a sandal strap nor anything that is yours, lest you should say, ‘I have made Abram…
Genesis 15:1After these things Yahweh’s word came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Don’t be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your…
Genesis 20:7Now therefore, restore the man’s wife. For he is a prophet, and he will pray for you, and you will live. If you don’t…
Genesis 20:9Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said to him, “What have you done to us? How have I sinned against you, that you have…
Genesis 20:16To Sarah he said, “Behold, I have given your brother a thousand pieces of silver. Behold, it is for you a covering of…
Genesis 21:17God heard the voice of the boy. The angel of God called to Hagar out of the sky, and said to her, “What troubles you,…
Genesis 23:11“No, my lord, hear me. I give you the field, and I give you the cave that is in it. In the presence of the children of…
Genesis 24:41Then you will be clear from my oath, when you come to my relatives. If they don’t give her to you, you shall be clear…
Genesis 27:37Isaac answered Esau, “Behold, I have made him your lord, and all his brothers I have given to him for servants. I have…
Genesis 28:15Behold, I am with you, and will keep you, wherever you go, and will bring you again into this land. For I will not…
Genesis 28:22then this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, will be God’s house. Of all that you will give me I will surely give…
Genesis 29:19Laban said, “It is better that I give her to you, than that I should give her to another man. Stay with me.”
Genesis 31:12He said, ‘Now lift up your eyes, and behold, all the male goats which leap on the flock are streaked, speckled, and…
Genesis 31:32Anyone you find your gods with shall not live. Before our relatives, discern what is yours with me, and take it.” For…
Genesis 33:5He lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, “Who are these with you?” He said, “The children…
Genesis 33:9Esau said, “I have enough, my brother; let that which you have be yours.”
Genesis 33:11Please take the gift that I brought to you, because God has dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough.” He…
Genesis 35:17When she was in hard labor, the midwife said to her, “Don’t be afraid, for now you will have another son.”
Genesis 38:18He said, “What pledge will I give you?” She said, “Your signet and your cord, and your staff that is in your hand.” He…
Genesis 40:14But remember me when it is well with you. Please show kindness to me, and make mention of me to Pharaoh, and bring me…
Genesis 45:10You shall dwell in the land of Goshen, and you will be near to me, you, your children, your children’s children, your…
Genesis 45:11There I will provide for you; for there are yet five years of famine; lest you come to poverty, you, and your…