לָפַת

lâphath · /law-fath'/

Number

H3943

Language

Hebrew

Original word

לָפַת

Transliteration

lâphath

Pronunciation

law-fath'

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

properly, to bend, i.e. (by implication) to clasp; also (reflexively) to turn around or aside

KJV: take hold, turn aside (self).

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered לָפַת across 3 verses.

aside1×

hold1×

turned1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Judges1 verse

Judges 16:29

And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house stood, and on which it was borne up, of the one with his right hand, and of the other with his left. on which: or, he leaned on them

Ruth1 verse

Ruth 3:8

And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet. turned: or, took hold on

Job1 verse

Job 6:18

The paths of their way are turned aside; they go to nothing, and perish.

Topics that use this word

Inheritance Philistines Pillars Revenge Ruth Samson Threshing

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H3943 (lâphath) mean?

properly, to bend, i.e. (by implication) to clasp; also (reflexively) to turn around or aside

How many times does H3943 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H3943 (לָפַת) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “aside.”

How is lâphath translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H3943 is rendered as “aside” (1×), “hold” (1×), “turned” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word לָפַת come from?

a primitive root;