Hebrew Word Study
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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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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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