Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “חָטַף”
Understanding châṭaph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
catch. - to clutch - hence, to seize as aprisoner 1) (Qal) to catch, seize
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
חָטַף
Phonetickhaw-taf'
Transliterationchâṭaph
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
catch. - to clutch - hence, to seize as aprisoner 1) (Qal) to catch, seize
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 21:21 | “And see, and, behold, if the daughters of Shiloh come out to dance in dances, then come ye out of the vineyards, and catch you every man his wife of the daughters of Shiloh, and go to the land of Benjamin.” Word: חָטַף (châṭaph) | |
| Psalms 10:9 | “He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the poor: he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him into his net.” Word: חָטַף (châṭaph) |