Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אָלַף”
Understanding ʼâlaph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
learn, teach, utter. - hence, to learn (and causatively to teach) 1) to learn 1a) (Qal) to learn 1b) (Piel) to teach
H502
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אָלַף
Phoneticaw-lof'
Transliterationʼâlaph
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
learn, teach, utter. - hence, to learn (and causatively to teach) 1) to learn 1a) (Qal) to learn 1b) (Piel) to teach
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 15:5 | “For thy mouth uttereth thine iniquity, and thou choosest the tongue of the crafty.” Word: אָלַף (ʼâlaph) | |
| Job 33:33 | “If not, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom. ” Word: אָלַף (ʼâlaph) | |
| Job 35:11 | “Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than the fowls of heaven?” Word: אָלַף (ʼâlaph) | |
| Proverbs 22:25 | “Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.” Word: אָלַף (ʼâlaph) |
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