נָטַף

na.taphVerbH5197

to drip/prophesy

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to ooze, i.e. distil gradually; by implication, to fall in drops; figuratively, to speak by inspiration

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to drop, drip, distil, prophesy, preach, discourse 1a) (Qal) to drop, drip 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to drip 1b2) to drop (prophecy)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

10 times

Appears 10 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Song of Solomon
3
Amos
2
Micah
2
Judges
1
Job
1

Key Passages

  • Amos 7:16
  • Judges 5:4
  • Micah 2:6
  • Proverbs 5:3
  • Song of Solomon 5:5

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