Lexical Definition
חָנַק chânaq (khaw-nak') to strangle H:V
a primitive root (compare חָנַךְ)
hang self, strangle.
- to be narrow
- by implication, to throttle, or (reflex.) to choke oneself to death (by a rope)
1) to strangle, strangle oneself
1a) (Niphal) to strangle oneself
1b) (Piel) to strangle
See Greek: ἀπάγχομαι · ἀποπνίγω
Usage: 2 forms in 2 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וּמְחַנֵּ֖ק | and strangling | Nah.2.12 |
| וַיֵּחָנַ֑ק | and he hanged himself | 2Sam.17.23 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[חָנַק] verb strangle (Late Hebrew id., Aramaic חֲנַק, 
; Arabic 
); —
Niph`al Imperfect וַיֵּחָנַ֑ק 2Sam 17:23 strangled himself (+וַיָּ֫מָת). Pi`el participle מְחַנֵּק Nah 2:13* strangle, of lion strangling prey, figurative of Ninevitish king (object not expressed).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Samuel | 17:23 |
| Nahum | 2:13* |