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לָפַת H3943
H3943 is the Hebrew word לָפַת, transliterated lâphath and said law-fath'. The King James Version most often renders it took hold.
What it means
properly, to bend, i.e. (by implication) to clasp; also (reflexively) to turn around or aside.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: take hold, turn aside (self).
Verses using לָפַת
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Judges 16:29 · KJV
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.
Ruth 3:8 · KJV
And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet.
Job 6:18 · KJV
The paths of their way are turned aside; they go to nothing, and perish.
Common questions
What does Strong's H3943 mean?
H3943 is the Hebrew word לָפַת (lâphath), meaning properly, to bend, i.e. (by implication) to clasp; also (reflexively) to turn around or aside.
How is H3943 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it took hold (1 time), turned (1 time), turned aside (1 time).
How many times does H3943 appear in the Bible?
לָפַת (lâphath) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H3943 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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