רָחַף (râchaph) — Flutter

Hebrew word study: רָחַף (râchaph), Strong's H7363. to brood; by implication, to be relaxed

HebrewStrong's H7363
Quick definition
Hebrew word
רָחַף (râchaph)
Pronounced: raw-khaf'

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

to brood; by implication, to be relaxed

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root;

KJV translation words: flutter, move, shake.

Where this word appears

Strong's H7363 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 Genesis 1:2 and last appears in Jeremiah 23:9.

How it is rendered in the text

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

it hovers ×1they have become weak ×1was hovering ×1

Forms found in the text

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

יְרַחֵף ×1מְרַחֶפֶת ×1רָחֲפוּ ×1

Books where it appears most

Genesis ×1Deuteronomy ×1Jeremiah ×1

Verses (all 3)

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 râchaph (H7363) mean?

To brood; by implication, to be relaxed.

How is H7363 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H7363 as: flutter, move, shake..

How often does רָחַף (râchaph) appear?

Strong's H7363 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 Genesis 1:2 and last appears in Jeremiah 23:9.