תָּפַשׂ

ta.pha.sVerbH8610

to capture

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to manipulate, i.e. seize; chiefly to capture, wield, specifically, to overlay; figuratively, to use unwarrantably

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to catch, handle, lay hold, take hold of, seize, wield 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lay hold of, seize, arrest, catch 1a2) to grasp (in order to) wield, wield, use skilfully 1b) (Niphal) to be seized, be arrested, be caught, be taken, captured 1c) (Piel) to catch, grasp (with the hands)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

57 times

Appears 57 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Jeremiah
16
Ezk
9
2 Kings
7
1 Kings
4
Deuteronomy
4

Key Passages

  • 1 Kings 11:30
  • 2 Kings 18:13
  • Ezk 19:4
  • Jeremiah 2:8
  • Jeremiah 50:24

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