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

  1. 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 times

Appears 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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