עָלַף

ʻâlaph · /aw-laf'/

Number

H5968

Language

Hebrew

Original word

עָלַף

Transliteration

ʻâlaph

Pronunciation

aw-laf'

KJV occurrences

5 verses

Definition

to veil or cover; figuratively, to be languid

KJV: faint, overlaid, wrap self.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עָלַף across 5 verses.

fainted2×

faint1×

herself1×

overlaid1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Genesis1 verse

Genesis 38:14

And she put her widow's garments off from her, and covered her with a vail, and wrapped herself, and sat in an open place, which is by the way to Timnath; for she saw that Shelah was grown, and she was not given unto him to wife. an open: Heb. the door of eyes, or, of Enajim

Song of Solomon1 verse

Song of Solomon 5:14

His hands are as gold rings set with the beryl: his belly is as bright ivory overlaid with sapphires.

Isaiah1 verse

Isaiah 51:20

Thy sons have fainted, they lie at the head of all the streets, as a wild bull in a net: they are full of the fury of the LORD, the rebuke of thy God.

Amos1 verse

Amos 8:13

In that day shall the fair virgins and young men faint for thirst.

Jonah1 verse

Jonah 4:8

And it came to pass, when the sun did arise, that God prepared a vehement east wind; and the sun beat upon the head of Jonah, that he fainted, and wished in himself to die, and said, It is better for me to die than to live. vehement: or, silent

Topics that use this word

Gourd Jonah Love to Christ Murmuring Net Ox, the Preciousness of Christ Reproof Rings Sheep Shelah Thirst

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H5968 (ʻâlaph) mean?

to veil or cover; figuratively, to be languid

How many times does H5968 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H5968 (עָלַף) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “fainted.”

How is ʻâlaph translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H5968 is rendered as “fainted” (2×), “faint” (1×), “herself” (1×), “overlaid” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word עָלַף come from?

a primitive root;