Strong’s definition
to sustain; by implication, to obtain, keep fast; figuratively, to help, follow close
KJV gloss list in the source
(take, up-) hold (up), maintain, retain, stay (up).
Source pronunciation notation: taw-mak'
Derivation recorded by Strong
a primitive root;
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