Strong's Lexicon laphath: To twist, to wrap, to fold Original Word: לָפַת Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "laphath," related concepts can be found in Greek words such as "δέω" (deo - to bind) and "περιβάλλω" (periballo - to wrap around, to clothe). Usage: The Hebrew verb "laphath" primarily means to twist or wrap, often in the context of binding or folding. It conveys the action of encircling or enveloping something, suggesting a sense of covering or protection. This term can be used both literally, as in the physical act of wrapping, and metaphorically, to describe the act of surrounding or enveloping in a protective or encompassing manner. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the act of wrapping or binding was significant in various contexts, from everyday activities like preparing food or clothing to more symbolic actions such as binding agreements or covenants. The concept of wrapping or enveloping also held spiritual connotations, often associated with God's protection or the binding nature of His promises. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to twist, turn, grasp with a twisting motion NASB Translation bent forward (1), grasped (1), wind along (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [לָפַת] verb twist, turn, grasp with a twisting motion (Arabic  twist, wring; Assyrian lapâtu, overthrow, DlHWB 382); — Qal Imperfect וַיִּלְמֹּת Judges 16:29 followed by accusative, Samson grasped the two middle columns. Niph`al Imperfect3masculine singular וַיִּלָּפֵת Ruth 3:8 the man started up and twisted himself; 3 masculine plural יִלָּֽפְתוּ Job 6:18 the paths of their way [i.e. of the streams] turn aside (twist, wind, with lessening force), so AV Hi De Da Bu > Ew Ol Di Siegf Du, who read Qal יִלְמְּתוּ or Pi`el יְלַמְּתוּ, making ארחות, = caravans, subject לֵץ, לָצוֺן see below ליץ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance take hold, turn aside self A primitive root; properly, to bend, i.e. (by implication) to clasp; also (reflexively) to turn around or aside -- take hold, turn aside (self). Forms and Transliterations וַיִּלְפֹּ֨ת וַיִּלָּפֵ֑ת וילפת יִ֭לָּ֣פְתוּ ילפתו vaiyillaFet vaiyilPot way·yil·lā·p̄êṯ way·yil·pōṯ wayyillāp̄êṯ wayyilpōṯ yil·lā·p̄ə·ṯū yilLafetu yillāp̄əṯūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 16:29 HEB: וַיִּלְפֹּ֨ת שִׁמְשׁ֜וֹן אֶת־ NAS: Samson grasped the two middle KJV: And Samson took hold of the two middle INT: grasped Samson the two Ruth 3:8 Job 6:18 3 Occurrences |
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