The meaning of “עָלַף”
Understanding ʻâlaph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
faint, overlaid, wrap self. - to veil or cover - figuratively, to be languid 1) to cover 1a) (Pual) covered, encrusted (...
עָלַף
faint, overlaid, wrap self. - to veil or cover - figuratively, to be languid 1) to cover 1a) (Pual) covered, encrusted (participle) 1b) (Hithpael) to enwrap oneself, disguise oneself, faint
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 38:14 | “And she put her widow’s garments off from her, and covered her with a vail, and wrapped herself, and sat in an open place, which is by the way to Timnath; for she saw that Shelah was grown, and she was not given unto him to wife.” Word: עָלַף (ʻâlaph) | |
| Song of Solomon 5:14 | “His hands are as gold rings set with the beryl: his belly is as bright ivory overlaid with sapphires.” Word: עָלַף (ʻâlaph) | |
| Isaiah 51:20 | “Thy sons have fainted, they lie at the head of all the streets, as a wild bull in a net: they are full of the fury of the Lord, the rebuke of thy God.” Word: עָלַף (ʻâlaph) | |
| Amos 8:13 | “In that day shall the fair virgins and young men faint for thirst.” Word: עָלַף (ʻâlaph) | |
| Jonah 4:8 | “And it came to pass, when the sun did arise, that God prepared a vehement east wind; and the sun beat upon the head of Jonah, that he fainted, and wished in himself to die, and said, It is better for me to die than to live.” Word: עָלַף (ʻâlaph) |
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