עָטַף

a.taphVerbH5848

to turn aside

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to shroud, i.e. clothe (whether transitive or reflex.); hence (from the idea of darkness) to languish

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to turn aside 1a) (Qal) to turn aside, turn (in order to cover)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

9 times

Appears 9 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Lamentations
3
Psalms
3
Genesis
1
Isaiah
1
Job
1

Key Passages

  • Genesis 30:42
  • Isaiah 57:16
  • Job 23:9
  • Lamentations 2:11
  • Lamentations 2:12

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