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עָלַף H5968

H5968 is the Hebrew word עָלַף, transliterated ʻâlaph and said aw-laf'. The King James Version most often renders it fainted.

Word: עָלַףTransliteration: ʻâlaphSaid: aw-laf'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 5 verses

What it means

to veil or cover; figuratively, to be languid.

Where it comes from

a primitive root.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

fainted 2×wrapped herself 1×overlaid 1×faint 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: faint, overlaid, wrap self.

Verses using עָלַף

All 5 verses, quoted in full.

Genesis 38:14 · KJV

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.

Song of Solomon 5:14 · KJV

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

Isaiah 51:20 · KJV

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.

Amos 8:13 · KJV

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

Jonah 4:8 · KJV

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.

Common questions

What does Strong's H5968 mean?

H5968 is the Hebrew word עָלַף (ʻâlaph), meaning to veil or cover; figuratively, to be languid.

How is H5968 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it fainted (2 times), wrapped herself (1 time), overlaid (1 time), faint (1 time).

How many times does H5968 appear in the Bible?

עָלַף (ʻâlaph) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H5968 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.

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