לָחַם

lacham

lah-KHAM

to fight, do battle

Where it comes from

The verse pairs it with an unusual instruction: the LORD will fight, and you will be silent. Not brave, not organised — silent. There is a kind of trouble where the most useful thing you can do is stop talking about it.

Every place it appears

Strong's H3898. It stands in 171 verses of the Hebrew Old Testament. See them →

Exodus 14:14

The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

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