Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “לָעַט”
Understanding lâʻaṭ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
feed. - to swallow greedily - causatively, to feed 1) (Hiphil) to swallow greedily, devour
H3938
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
לָעַט
Phoneticlaw-at'
Transliterationlâʻaṭ
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
feed. - to swallow greedily - causatively, to feed 1) (Hiphil) to swallow greedily, devour
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 25:30 | “And Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red pottage; for I am faint: therefore was his name called Edom.” Word: לָעַט (lâʻaṭ) |
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