חָח
A ring for the nose (or lips)
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What does חָח (ḥāḥ) mean in the Bible?
חָח (ḥāḥ) is a Hebrew word meaning "a ring for the nose (or lips)". a ring for the nose (or lips) BDB: hook Usage: bracelet, chain, hook.
Meaning
Metal ring or hook worn as ornament or restraint; used literally of animals and figuratively of control
a ring for the nose (or lips) BDB: hook Usage: bracelet, chain, hook.
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.