The meaning of “חָפַר”
Understanding châphar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
dig, paw, search out, seek. - properly, to pry into - by implication, to delve, to explore 1) to dig, search for 1a) (Qa...
חָפַר
dig, paw, search out, seek. - properly, to pry into - by implication, to delve, to explore 1) to dig, search for 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to dig 1a2) to search, search out, explore
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 26:19 | “And Isaac’s servants digged in the valley, and found there a well of springing water.” Word: חָפַר (châphar) | |
| Exodus 7:24 | “And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river.” Word: חָפַר (châphar) | |
| Numbers 21:18 | “The princes digged the well, the nobles of the people digged it, by the direction of the lawgiver, with their staves. And from the wilderness they went to Mattanah:” Word: חָפַר (châphar) | |
| Deuteronomy 23:13 | “And thou shalt have a paddle upon thy weapon; and it shall be, when thou wilt ease thyself abroad, thou shalt dig therewith, and shalt turn back and cover that which cometh from thee:” Word: חָפַר (châphar) | |
| Joshua 2:3 | “And the king of Jericho sent unto Rahab, saying, Bring forth the men that are come to thee, which are entered into thine house: for they be come to search out all the country.” Word: חָפַר (châphar) |
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