תָּפַר

tâphar · /taw-far'/

Number

H8609

Language

Hebrew

Original word

תָּפַר

Transliteration

tâphar

Pronunciation

taw-far'

KJV occurrences

4 verses

Definition

to sew

KJV: (women that) sew (together).

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered תָּפַר across 4 verses.

sew2×

sewed2×

together1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Genesis1 verse

Genesis 3:7

And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. aprons: or, things to gird about

Job1 verse

Job 16:15

I have sewed sackcloth upon my skin, and defiled my horn in the dust.

Ecclesiastes1 verse

Ecclesiastes 3:7

A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

Ezekiel1 verse

Ezekiel 13:18

And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe to the women that sew pillows to all armholes, and make kerchiefs upon the head of every stature to hunt souls! Will ye hunt the souls of my people, and will ye save the souls alive that come unto you? armholes: or, elbows

Topics that use this word

Women Afflictions Escape Fall of Man Innocency Man Pillow Sackcloth Serpent Sin Sin (1)Temptation

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H8609 (tâphar) mean?

to sew

How many times does H8609 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H8609 (תָּפַר) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “sew.”

How is tâphar translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H8609 is rendered as “sew” (2×), “sewed” (2×), “together” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word תָּפַר come from?

a primitive root;