לָפַת
la.phatVerbH3943
to twist
From: a primitive root;
Short Definition
properly, to bend, i.e. (by implication) to clasp; also (reflexively) to turn around or aside
Full Lexicon Entry
- to twist, grasp, turn, grasp with a twisting motion 1a) (Qal) to grasp 1b) (Niphal) to twist, weave, wind
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology H:V
DescriptionHebrew Verb
Occurrences
3 timesAppears 3 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:
Judges
1
Job
1
Ruth
1
Key Passages
- Judges 16:29
- Job 6:18
- Ruth 3:8
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