The meaning of “טָרַף”
Understanding ṭâraph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
catch, [idiom] without doubt, feed, ravin, rend in pieces, [idiom] surely, tear (in pieces). - to pluck off or pull to p...
טָרַף
catch, [idiom] without doubt, feed, ravin, rend in pieces, [idiom] surely, tear (in pieces). - to pluck off or pull to pieces - causatively to supply with food (as in morsels) 1) to tear, rend, pluck 1a) (Qal) to tear, rend 1b) (Niphal) to be torn in pieces 1c) (Poal) to be torn in pieces 1d) (Hiphil) to provide food
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 44:28 | “And the one went out from me, and I said, Surely he is torn in pieces; and I saw him not since:” Word: טָרַף (ṭâraph) | |
| Deuteronomy 33:20 | “And of Gad he said, Blessed be he that enlargeth Gad: he dwelleth as a lion, and teareth the arm with the crown of the head.” Word: טָרַף (ṭâraph) | |
| Psalms 22:13 | “They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion.” Word: טָרַף (ṭâraph) | |
| Jeremiah 5:6 | “Wherefore a lion out of the forest shall slay them, and a wolf of the evenings shall spoil them, a leopard shall watch over their cities: every one that goeth out thence shall be torn in pieces: because their transgressions are many, and their backslidings are increased.” Word: טָרַף (ṭâraph) | |
| Hosea 6:1 | “Come, and let us return unto the Lord: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up.” Word: טָרַף (ṭâraph) |
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