לָפַת (lâphath) — Take Hold
Hebrew word study: לָפַת (lâphath), Strong's H3943. properly, to bend, i.e. (by implication) to clasp; also (reflexively) to turn around or aside
Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.
properly, to bend, i.e. (by implication) to clasp; also (reflexively) to turn around or aside
KJV translation words: take hold, turn aside (self).
Strong's H3943 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Judges 16:29 and last appears in Job 6:18.
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Verses (all 3)
- Judges 16:29 — וַיִּלְפֹּת — and he grasped
- Ruth 3:8 — וַיִּלָּפֵת — and he twisted
- Job 6:18 — יִלָּפְתוּ — they twist
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Frequently asked questions
What does lâphath (H3943) mean?
Properly, to bend, i.e. (by implication) to clasp; also (reflexively) to turn around or aside.
How is H3943 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates H3943 as: take hold, turn aside (self)..
How often does לָפַת (lâphath) appear?
Strong's H3943 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Judges 16:29 and last appears in Job 6:18.
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