Jaw, jawbone, cheek

H3895
Hebrew
UBS
לְחִי
lᵉchîylekh-ee'
Noun Masculine

Definition

= the lower bony structure of the skull of humans and certain animals that forms the framework of the mouth and holds the teeth

Semantic Domains

Creatures
Names of Locations

Etymology

from an unused root meaning to be soft;

KJV Translations

cheek (bone), jaw (bone)

Occurrences20
Frequency Rank#1391

Verse Usage

This word appears 20 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.