H3943

לפת 

Transliteration

laphath;

Pronunciation

law-fath'

Parts of Speech

v

Root Word (Etymology)

a primitive root

Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: 1123

KJV Translation Count — 3x

The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: take hold (1), turn aside (1), turn (1)

Outline of Biblical Usage

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

Strong's Definitions

laphath, law-fath'; a primitive root; properly, to bend, i.e. (by implication) to clasp; also (reflexively) to turn around or aside: — take hold, turn aside (self).

Concordance Results Using KJV

And Samson took H3943 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.

KJV

And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and H3943ed himself: and, beH3943, a woman lay at his feet.

KJV

The paths of their way are H3943ed H3943; they go to nothing, and perish.

KJV

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