Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H5197

Strong's H5197 · Hebrew

נָטַף

nâṭaph · /naw-taf'/

Number
H5197
Language
Hebrew
Original word
נָטַף
Transliteration
nâṭaph
Pronunciation
naw-taf'
KJV occurrences
14 verses

Definition

to ooze, i.e. distil gradually; by implication, to fall in drops; figuratively, to speak by inspiration

KJV: drop(-ping), prophesy(-et).

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered נָטַף across 14 verses.

drop6×
dropped5×
prophesy4×
down1×
dropping1×
prophet1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Judges1 verse
Job1 verse
Psalms1 verse
Proverbs1 verse
Song of Solomon3 verses
Ezekiel2 verses
Joel1 verse
Amos2 verses
Micah2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H5197 (nâṭaph) mean?

to ooze, i.e. distil gradually; by implication, to fall in drops; figuratively, to speak by inspiration

How many times does H5197 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H5197 (נָטַף) appears in 14 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “drop.”

How is nâṭaph translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H5197 is rendered as “drop” (6×), “dropped” (5×), “prophesy” (4×), “down” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word נָטַף come from?

a primitive root;