H2946

H2946 — טָּפַח

Hebrew / Aramaic entry for Bible study and original-language reference.

Hebrewtaphachverb-stemOccurrences: 2TWOT: 821a

Definition / Gloss

taphach (taw-fakh') v. 1. to flatten out or extend (as a tent) 2. (figuratively) to nurse a child (as promotive of growth) 3. or perhaps a denom. from H2947, from dandling on the palms [a primitive root] KJV: span, swaddle. See also: H2947

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TWOT: 821a

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KJV Renderings

span, swaddle.

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[טָפַח] verb extend, spread (Arabic [untranscribed source text 2134] be full to overflowing, abound; Aramaic [untranscribed source text 2135] extend, spread; טְפוּחָא a step, foot-length; Late Hebrew טֶפַח a span (compare טֶפַח below)) —

Pi`el Perfect טִפְּחָה Isa 48:13 טִפַּחְתִּי Lam 2:22 —

1. spread out the heavens Isa 48:13 (|| יָסְדָה ארץ).

2. denominative from טֶפַח carry on the palms, dandle Lam 2:22 (|| רִבִּיתִי I have brought up, reared).