טָפַח (ṭâphach) — Span

Hebrew word study: טָפַח (ṭâphach), Strong's H2946. to flatten out or extend (as a tent); figuratively, to nurse achild (as promotive of growth);

HebrewStrong's H2946
Quick definition
Hebrew word
טָפַח (ṭâphach)
Pronounced: taw-fakh'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to flatten out or extend (as a tent); figuratively, to nurse achild (as promotive of growth);

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root; or perhaps a denominative from H2947 (טֵפַח), from dandling on the palms

KJV translation words: span, swaddle.

Where this word appears

Strong's H2946 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Isaiah 48:13 and last appears in Lamentations 2:22.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

I had given birth ×1it spread out ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

טִפְּחָה ×1טִפַּחְתִּי ×1

Books where it appears most

Isaiah ×1Lamentations ×1

Verses (all 2)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: H2947 טֵפַח (ṭêphach).

Entries whose derivation names this word: H2947 טֵפַח (ṭêphach), H2948 טֹפַח (ṭôphach), H2949 טִפֻּח (ṭippuch), H4304 מִטְפַּחַת (miṭpachath).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does ṭâphach (H2946) mean?

To flatten out or extend (as a tent); figuratively, to nurse achild (as promotive of growth);.

How is H2946 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H2946 as: span, swaddle..

How often does טָפַח (ṭâphach) appear?

Strong's H2946 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Isaiah 48:13 and last appears in Lamentations 2:22.