The meaning of “נָפָה”
Understanding nâphâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
border, coast, region, sieve. - a height - also a sieve 1) a lofty place, height 2) sieve, winnowing implement
נָפָה
border, coast, region, sieve. - a height - also a sieve 1) a lofty place, height 2) sieve, winnowing implement
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua 11:2 | “And to the kings that were on the north of the mountains, and of the plains south of Chinneroth, and in the valley, and in the borders of Dor on the west,” Word: נָפָה (nâphâh) | |
| Joshua 12:23 | “The king of Dor in the coast of Dor, one; the king of the nations of Gilgal, one;” Word: נָפָה (nâphâh) | |
| 1 Kings 4:11 | “The son of Abinadab, in all the region of Dor; which had Taphath the daughter of Solomon to wife:” Word: נָפָה (nâphâh) | |
| Isaiah 30:28 | “And his breath, as an overflowing stream, shall reach to the midst of the neck, to sift the nations with the sieve of vanity: and there shall be a bridle in the jaws of the people, causing them to err.” Word: נָפָה (nâphâh) |