Strong's Definition
chastisement; figuratively (by words) correction, refutation, proof (even in defence)
Derivation: and תּוֹכַחַת; from H3198 (יָכַח);
KJV Usage: argument, [idiom] chastened, correction, reasoning, rebuke, reproof, [idiom] be (often) reproved.
TWOT Reference: 865a,b
Outline of Biblical Usage
1) rebuke, correction, reproof, punishment, chastisement
2) argument, reproof
2a) argument, impeachment
2b) reproof, chiding
2c) correction, rebuke
Septuagint (LXX) Greek Equivalents
This Hebrew word is translated by the following Greek words in the Septuagint:
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon
תּוֹכַחַת / תּוֹכֵחָה
tôkêchâh / tôkachath
BDB Definition:
1) rebuke, correction, reproof, punishment, chastisement
2) argument, reproof
2a) argument, impeachment
2b) reproof, chiding
2c) correction, rebuke
Part of Speech: noun feminine
A Related Word by BDB/Strongs Number: from H3198
Same Word by TWOT Number: 865a, 865b
Total KJV Occurrences: 27