Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “נַפְתּוּל”
Understanding naphtûwl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
wrestling. - properly, wrestled - but used (in the plural) transitively, a struggle 1) wrestlings
H5319
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
נַפְתּוּל
Phoneticnaf-tool'
Transliterationnaphtûwl
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
wrestling. - properly, wrestled - but used (in the plural) transitively, a struggle 1) wrestlings
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 30:8 | “And Rachel said, With great wrestlings have I wrestled with my sister, and I have prevailed: and she called his name Naphtali.” Word: נַפְתּוּל (naphtûwl) |