חָטַף

châṭaph · /khaw-taf'/

Number

H2414

Language

Hebrew

Original word

חָטַף

Transliteration

châṭaph

Pronunciation

khaw-taf'

KJV occurrences

2 verses

Definition

to clutch; hence, to seize as aprisoner

KJV: catch.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חָטַף across 2 verses.

catch3×

Every occurrence (KJV)

2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Judges1 verse

Judges 21:21

And see, and, behold, if the daughters of Shiloh come out to dance in dances, then come ye out of the vineyards, and catch you every man his wife of the daughters of Shiloh, and go to the land of Benjamin.

Psalms1 verse

Psalms 10:9

He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the poor: he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him into his net. secretly: Heb. in the secret places

Topics that use this word

Benjamin, Tribe Of Dancing Kidnapping Malice Murder Net Wicked Woman Women

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H2414 (châṭaph) mean?

to clutch; hence, to seize as aprisoner

How many times does H2414 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H2414 (חָטַף) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “catch.”

How is châṭaph translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H2414 is rendered as “catch” (3×).

Where does the Hebrew word חָטַף come from?

a primitive root;