תָּמַךְ tâmak

Meaning

to sustain; by implication, to obtain, keep fast; figuratively, to help, follow close

In the King James Version: (take, up-) hold (up), maintain, retain, stay (up).

Derivation: a primitive root;

Where it is used

• Genesis 48:17 When Joseph saw that his father had placed his right hand on Ephraim’s head, he was displeased and took his father’s hand to move it from Ephraim’s head to Manasseh’s.
• Exodus 17:12 When Moses’ hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. Then Aaron and Hur held his hands up, one on each side, so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down.
• Job 36:17 But now you are laden with the judgment due the wicked; judgment and justice have seized you.
• Psalms 16:5 The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; You have made my lot secure.
• Psalms 17:5 My steps have held to Your paths; my feet have not slipped.
• Psalms 41:12 In my integrity You uphold me and set me in Your presence forever.
• Psalms 63:8 My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me.
• Proverbs 3:18 She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who lay hold of her are blessed.
• Proverbs 4:4 he taught me and said, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live.
• Proverbs 5:5 Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to Sheol.
• Proverbs 5:22 The iniquities of a wicked man entrap him; the cords of his sin entangle him.
• Proverbs 11:16 A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
• Proverbs 28:17 A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.
• Proverbs 29:23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
• Proverbs 31:19 She stretches out her hands to the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
• Isaiah 33:15 He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil—
• Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
• Isaiah 42:1 “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.
• Amos 1:5 I will break down the gates of Damascus; I will cut off the ruler from the Valley of Aven and the one who wields the scepter in Beth-eden. The people of Aram will be exiled to Kir,” says the LORD.
• Amos 1:8 I will cut off the ruler of Ashdod and the one who wields the scepter in Ashkelon. I will turn My hand against Ekron, and the remnant of the Philistines will perish,” says the Lord GOD.