Strong H5849H5849Aעָטַר

to surround

One of the 2 senses of Strong H5849

Transliteration: ‛âţar
Pronunciation: aw-tar'
Morphology: Hebrew Verb

Definition

A primitive root; to encircle (for attack or protection); especially to crown (literally or figuratively): - {compass} crown.

Detailed definition

1) to surround
1a) (Qal) to surround

In the Bible

Strong H5849A appears in 1 verse of the KJV.

Translated in the KJV by

compass1

First verses

Psalms 5:12
For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.

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Psalms1