Lexicon :: Strong's H2946 - ṭāp̄aḥ

טָפַח
Transliteration
ṭāp̄aḥ
Pronunciation
taw-fakh'
Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: 821

Strong’s Definitions

טָפַח ṭâphach, taw-fakh'; a primitive root; or perhaps a denominative from H2947, from dandling on the palms to flatten out or extend (as a tent); figuratively, to nurse a child (as promotive of growth);:—span, swaddle.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x

The KJV translates Strong's H2946 in the following manner: span (1x), swaddle (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x
The KJV translates Strong's H2946 in the following manner: span (1x), swaddle (1x).

  1. to extend, spread, trip, take quick little steps

    1. (Piel)

      1. to spread out

      2. to carry on the palms, dandle

      3. to rear children

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
טָפַח ṭâphach, taw-fakh'; a primitive root; or perhaps a denominative from H2947, from dandling on the palms to flatten out or extend (as a tent); figuratively, to nurse a child (as promotive of growth);:—span, swaddle.
STRONGS H2946: Abbreviations
† [טָפַח] verb extend, spread (Arabic be full to overflowing, abound; Aramaic extend, spread; טְפוּחָא a step, foot-length; Late Hebrew טֶפַח a span (compare טֶפַח below)) —
Pi. Perfect טִפְּחָה Isaiah 48:13; טִפַּחְתִּי Lamentations 2:22; —
1. spread out the heavens Isaiah 48:13 (|| יָֽֽֽסְדָה ארץ).
2. denominative from טֶפַח carry on the palms, dandle Lamentations 2:22 (|| רִבִּיתִי I have brought up, reared).
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Isaiah

48:13; 48:13

Lamentations

2:22; 2:22