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טָפַח H2946
H2946 is the Hebrew word טָפַח, transliterated ṭâphach and said taw-fakh'. The King James Version most often renders it spanned.
What it means
to flatten out or extend (as a tent); figuratively, to nurse achild (as promotive of growth);.
Where it comes from
a primitive root; or perhaps a denominative from H2947 (טֵפַח), from dandling on the palms.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: span, swaddle.
Verses using טָפַח
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Isaiah 48:13 · KJV
Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together.
Lamentations 2:22 · KJV
Thou hast called as in a solemn day my terrors round about, so that in the day of the LORD’s anger none escaped nor remained: those that I have swaddled and brought up hath mine enemy consumed.
Common questions
What does Strong's H2946 mean?
H2946 is the Hebrew word טָפַח (ṭâphach), meaning to flatten out or extend (as a tent); figuratively, to nurse achild (as promotive of growth);.
How is H2946 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it spanned (1 time), swaddled (1 time).
How many times does H2946 appear in the Bible?
טָפַח (ṭâphach) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H2946 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root; or perhaps a denominative from H2947 (טֵפַח), from dandling on the palms.
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