Strong's Lexicon Lechi: Lehi Original Word: לֶחִי Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root לָחַי (lachay), meaning "jaw" or "cheek." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Lechi, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, the concept of a "jaw" or "cheek" can be found in Greek with words like σιαγών (siagon), Strong's Greek #4600. Usage: Lechi refers to a location in the biblical narrative, specifically associated with the account of Samson. It is most famously known as the site where Samson defeated a thousand Philistines using the jawbone of a donkey. The name itself, meaning "jaw," is directly linked to this event. Cultural and Historical Background: Lechi is situated in the territory of Judah, a region frequently contested between the Israelites and the Philistines during the period of the Judges. The account of Samson, a judge of Israel, reflects the ongoing struggle for dominance in the region. The use of the jawbone as a weapon highlights the improvisational and miraculous nature of Samson's victories, emphasizing divine intervention in Israel's deliverance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as lechi Definition a place probably in Judah NASB Translation Lehi (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. לְחִי proper name, of a location scene of an exploit of Samson; — ׳ל Judges 15:19 (twice in verse) (ᵐ5 Σιαγων), לֶ֔חִי Judges 15:14; with article בַּלֶּחי Judges 15:9 (ᵐ5 Λευει, ᵐ5L Λεχει), compare רָ֫מַת לֶ֑חִי Judges 15:17 = height of Lehi (explanation as from לְחִי jawbone, compare GFM, ᵐ5 Ἀναίρεσις σιαγόνος also 2 Samuel 23:11, where read לֶחְיָה to Lehi, for לַחַיָּה, see II. חַיָּה, p. 2Sam 31:2above; (ᵐ5 θηρία; ᵐ5L σιαγόνα). It must have lain in the Shephelah, near the border of the hill-country of Judah (BuhlGeogr. 91); site unknown; conjectures are cited and criticized by GFMJudg 15, 19 q. see לחח (√ of following; compare Ethiopic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Lehi A form of lchiy; Lechi, a place in Palestine -- Lehi. Compare also Ramath Lechiy. see HEBREW lchiy see HEBREW Ramath Lechiy Forms and Transliterations בַּלֶּ֔חִי בַּלֶּֽחִי׃ בלחי בלחי׃ לֶ֔חִי לחי bal·le·ḥî balLechi balleḥî le·ḥî Lechi leḥîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 15:9 HEB: בִּיהוּדָ֑ה וַיִּנָּטְשׁ֖וּ בַּלֶּֽחִי׃ NAS: in Judah, and spread out in Lehi. KJV: and spread themselves in Lehi. INT: Judah and spread Lehi Judges 15:14 Judges 15:19 3 Occurrences |
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. II. I. moisten, cool; 
be moistened DiLex. 30; Late Hebrew לִחְלַח Pilpal moisten thoroughly, Aramaic לַחְלַח id., Late Hebrew לַח moist, fresh; לֵיחָה moisture, freshness, etc.) 
