Strong's Lexicon Chatipha: Snatching, Seizure Original Word: חֲטִיפָה Word Origin: Derived from the root חָטַף (chataf), meaning "to snatch" or "to seize." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is ἁρπάζω (harpazo), which means "to seize" or "to snatch away." This term is used in the New Testament, such as in 1 Thessalonians 4:17, describing the "catching up" of believers. Usage: The term "Chatipha" refers to the act of snatching or seizing something quickly. It conveys a sense of urgency or suddenness in the action. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it can imply a forceful or unexpected taking. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the concept of seizing or snatching was often associated with warfare, raids, or acts of divine intervention. The suddenness of such actions could be seen as a demonstration of power or authority. The Hebrew Bible frequently uses such imagery to describe God's intervention in human affairs, emphasizing His sovereignty and control over events. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chataph Definition one of the Nethinim NASB Translation Hatipha (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֲטִיפָא proper name, masculine head of a family of Nethinim, post-exile, Ezra 2:54 ᵐ5 Ατουφα, A Ατιφα = Nehemiah 7:56 ᵐ5 Ατειφα; ᵐ5L both Ατουφα. חטר (√ of following; compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hatipha From chataph; robber; Chatipha, one of the Nethinim -- Hatipha. see HEBREW chataph Forms and Transliterations חֲטִיפָֽא׃ חטיפא׃ chatiFa ḥă·ṭî·p̄ā ḥăṭîp̄āLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 2:54 HEB: נְצִ֖יחַ בְּנֵ֥י חֲטִיפָֽא׃ NAS: of Neziah, the sons of Hatipha. KJV: of Neziah, the children of Hatipha. INT: of Neziah the sons of Hatipha Nehemiah 7:56 2 Occurrences |
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lash with the tail, move spear up and down, shake, quiver (said of spear), etc.; Aramaic 
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