Strong's H2946 · Hebrew
טָפַח
ṭâphach · /taw-fakh'/
Definition
to flatten out or extend (as a tent); figuratively, to nurse achild (as promotive of growth);
KJV: span, swaddle.
Root / derivation: a primitive root; or perhaps a denominative from H2947 (טֵפַח), from dandling on the palms
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered טָפַח across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2946 (ṭâphach) mean?
to flatten out or extend (as a tent); figuratively, to nurse achild (as promotive of growth);
How many times does H2946 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2946 (טָפַח) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “spanned.”
How is ṭâphach translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2946 is rendered as “spanned” (1×), “swaddled” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word טָפַח come from?
a primitive root; or perhaps a denominative from H2947 (טֵפַח), from dandling on the palms