Strong's H2946 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: טָפַח (ṭâphach)

Pronunciation: taw-fakh'

POS: taw-fakh' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root; or perhaps a denominative from , from dandling on the palms

Definition: a primitive root; or perhaps a denominative from טֵפַח, from dandling on the palms; to flatten out or extend (as a tent); figuratively, to nurse achild (as promotive of growth); span, swaddle.

KJV Usage: span, swaddle.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to extend, spread, trip, take quick little steps
• 2. 1a) (Piel)
• 3. 1a1) to spread out
• 4. 1a2) to carry on the palms, dandle
• 5. 1a3) to rear children

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G4732

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