TBESH · H3943
לָפַת · la.phat · to twist
1) to twist, grasp, turn, grasp with a twisting motion 1a) (Qal) to grasp 1b) (Niphal) to twist, weave, wind
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la.phat H3943
לָפַת (la.phat) means “to twist” in the TBESH Hebrew lexicon from STEPBible.
לָפַת Hebrew · H3943 3 tagged occurrences in 3 verses
Pronunciation guide: law-fath' Strong’s Hebrew pronunciation spelling.
Lexicon entries
Strong’s Hebrew dictionary
a primitive root; properly, to bend, i.e. (by implication) to clasp; also (reflexively) to turn around or aside
KJV glosses: take hold, turn aside (self).
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How translators render H3943
Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| reached out | 1 |
| turn aside | 1 |
| turned over | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| and turned | 1 |
| are turned aside | 1 |
| took hold | 1 |
Verses containing H3943
Page 1 of 1. 3 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.
- Judges 16:29
· BSB · 1 occurrence
And Samson reached out for the two central pillars supporting the temple. Bracing himself against them with his right hand on one pillar and his left hand on the other,
Read word by word - Ruth 3:8
· BSB · 1 occurrence
At midnight, Boaz was startled, turned over, and there lying at his feet was a woman!
Read word by word - Job 6:18
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Caravans turn aside from their routes; they go into the wasteland and perish.
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