עָלַף (ʻâlaph) — Faint
Hebrew word study: עָלַף (ʻâlaph), Strong's H5968. to veil or cover; figuratively, to be languid
Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.
to veil or cover; figuratively, to be languid
KJV translation words: faint, overlaid, wrap self.
Strong's H5968 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Genesis 38:14 and last appears in Jonah 4:8.
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Verses (all 5)
- Genesis 38:14 — וַתִּתְעַלָּף — and she wrapped herself up
- Song of Solomon 5:14 — מְעֻלֶּפֶת — covered
- Isaiah 51:20 — עֻלְּפוּ — they have become faint
- Amos 8:13 — תִּתְעַלַּפְנָה — they will become faint
- Jonah 4:8 — וַיִּתְעַלָּף — and he became faint
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: H5969 עֻלְפֶּה (ʻulpeh).
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What does ʻâlaph (H5968) mean?
To veil or cover; figuratively, to be languid.
How is H5968 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates H5968 as: faint, overlaid, wrap self..
How often does עָלַף (ʻâlaph) appear?
Strong's H5968 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Genesis 38:14 and last appears in Jonah 4:8.
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