Strong's H5968 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: עָלַף (ʻâlaph)

Pronunciation: aw-laf'

POS: aw-laf' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to veil or cover; figuratively, to be languid; faint, overlaid, wrap self.

KJV Usage: faint, overlaid, wrap self.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to cover
• 2. 1a) (Pual) covered, encrusted (participle)
• 3. 1b) (Hithpael) to enwrap oneself, disguise oneself, faint

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G639
• GREEK G1587

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