Strong's H7291 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: רָדַף (râdaph)

Pronunciation: raw-daf'

POS: raw-daf' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively (of time) gone by); chase, put to flight, follow (after, on), hunt, (be under) persecute(-ion, -or), pursue(-r).

KJV Usage: chase, put to flight, follow (after, on), hunt, (be under) persecute(-ion, -or), pursue(-r).

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to be behind, follow after, pursue, persecute, run after
• 2. 1a) (Qal)
• 3. 1a1) to pursue, put to flight, chase, dog, attend closely upon
• 4. 1a2) to persecute, harass (fig)
• 5. 1a3) to follow after, aim to secure (fig)
• 6. 1a4) to run after (a bribe) (fig)
• 7. 1b) (Niphal)
• 8. 1b1) to be pursued
• 9. 1b2) one pursued (participle)
• 10. 1c) (Piel) to pursue ardently, aim eagerly to secure, pursue
• 11. 1d) (Pual) to be pursued, be chased away
• 12. 1e) (Hiphil) to pursue, chase

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G480
• GREEK G1375
• GREEK G1377
• GREEK G1559
• GREEK G2042
• GREEK G2597
• GREEK G2608
• GREEK G2614
• GREEK G2701

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