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
- 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 timesAppears 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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