טָרַף

ta.raphVerbH2963

to tear

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to pluck off or pull to pieces; causatively to supply with food (as in morsels)

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to tear, rend, pluck 1a) (Qal) to tear, rend 1b) (Niphal) to be torn in pieces 1c) (Poal) to be torn in pieces 1d) (Hiphil) to provide food

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

17 times

Appears 17 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Ezk
4
Genesis
3
Hosea
2
Job
2
Psalms
2

Key Passages

  • Amos 1:11
  • Ezk 19:6
  • Genesis 37:33
  • Hosea 5:14
  • Job 16:9

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