The meaning of “טָפַח”
Understanding ṭâphach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
span, swaddle. - to flatten out or extend (as a tent) - figuratively, to nurse achild (as promotive of growth) 1) to ext...
טָפַח
span, swaddle. - to flatten out or extend (as a tent) - figuratively, to nurse achild (as promotive of growth) 1) to extend, spread, trip, take quick little steps 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to spread out 1a2) to carry on the palms, dandle 1a3) to rear children
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 48:13 | “Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together.” Word: טָפַח (ṭâphach) | |
| Lamentations 2:22 | “Thou hast called as in a solemn day my terrors round about, so that in the day of the Lord’s anger none escaped nor remained: those that I have swaddled and brought up hath mine enemy consumed. ” Word: טָפַח (ṭâphach) |
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