Nâṭâph — H5198

Definition

masculine noun

a drop; specifically, an aromatic gum (probably stacte)

1. drop
2. gum, drops of stacte
1. an aromatic gum resin of a shrub used in incense

Usually translated as

stacte, drop

Origin

from H5197

• Derived from Nâṭaph (H5197)

Greek equivalents

• dákry (G1144)
• dakrýō (G1145)
• exístēmi (G1839)
• epiblépō (G1914)
• klaíō (G2799)

Occurrences

Nâṭâph occurs 2 times in the King James.

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

• Exodus 30:34 — And the LORD said unto Moses, Take unto thee sweet spices, stacte (נָטָ֤ף), and onycha, and galbanum; these sweet spices with pure frankincense: of each shall there be a like weight:
• Job 36:27 — For he maketh small the drops (נִטְפֵי) of water: they pour down rain according to the vapour thereof: