Strong’s H5913 · Hebrew

עָכַס
ʻâkaç
aw-kas'

Definition

to put on anklets

Etymology

a primitive root; properly, to tie, specifically, with fetters; but used only as denominative from H5914 (עֶכֶס);

Where the KJV renders it

  • make a tinkling ornament

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What the first audience heard

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