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The meaning of מַחְלָפָה

Understanding machlâphâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

lock. - a ringlet of hair (as gliding over each other) 1) braid, lock, plait 1a) of hair

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מַחְלָפָה

Phoneticmakh-law-faw'
Transliterationmachlâphâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

lock. - a ringlet of hair (as gliding over each other) 1) braid, lock, plait 1a) of hair

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Judges 16:13

And Delilah said unto Samson, Hitherto thou hast mocked me, and told me lies: tell me wherewith thou mightest be bound. And he said unto her, If thou weavest the seven locks of my head with the web.

Word: מַחְלָפָה (machlâphâh)
Judges 16:19

And she made him sleep upon her knees; and she called for a man, and she caused him to shave off the seven locks of his head; and she began to afflict him, and his strength went from him.

Word: מַחְלָפָה (machlâphâh)

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