Lâphath — H3943

Definition

verb

properly, to bend, i.e. (by implication) to clasp; also (reflexively) to turn around or aside

1. to twist, grasp, turn, grasp with a twisting motion
1. (Qal) to grasp
2. (Niphal) to twist, weave, wind

Usually translated as

take hold, turn aside

Origin

a primitive root

Greek equivalents

• kataleípō (G2641)
• tarássō (G5015)

Occurrences

Lâphath occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Judges (1), Ruth (1), Job (1)

• Judges 16:29 — And Samson took hold (וַיִּלְפֹּ֨ת) 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 — And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself (וַיִּלָּפֵ֑ת): and, behold, a woman lay at his feet.
• Job 6:18 — The paths of their way are turned aside (יִ֭לָּ֣פְתוּ); they go to nothing, and perish.