Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “יָפַח”
Understanding yâphach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
bewail self. - properly, to breathe hard, i.e. (by implication) to sigh 1) to breathe, breathe hard, puff 1a) (Hithpael)...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
יָפַח
Phoneticyaw-fakh'
Transliterationyâphach
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
bewail self. - properly, to breathe hard, i.e. (by implication) to sigh 1) to breathe, breathe hard, puff 1a) (Hithpael) to gasp for breath
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 4:31 | “For I have heard a voice as of a woman in travail, and the anguish as of her that bringeth forth her first child, the voice of the daughter of Zion, that bewaileth herself, that spreadeth her hands, saying, Woe is me now! for my soul is wearied because of murderers. ” Word: יָפַח (yâphach) |
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