לְחִי

Strong’s Definition

the cheek (from its fleshiness); hence, the jaw-bone

Etymology & Derivation

from an unused root meaning to be soft;

KJV Usage

cheek (bone), jaw (bone).

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.jaw, cheek
• 2.jaw, jawbone (of animal)
• 3.cheek (of man)

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: lᵉchîy; Pronunciation: lekh-ee'