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
- 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 timesAppears 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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