Strong's H3943 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: לָפַת (lâphath)

Pronunciation: law-fath'

POS: law-fath' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; properly, to bend, i.e. (by implication) to clasp; also (reflexively) to turn around or aside; take hold, turn aside (self).

KJV Usage: take hold, turn aside (self).

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to twist, grasp, turn, grasp with a twisting motion
• 2. 1a) (Qal) to grasp
• 3. 1b) (Niphal) to twist, weave, wind

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G2641
• GREEK G5015

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