The meaning of “תָּפַף”
Understanding tâphaph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
taber, play with timbrels. - to drum, i.e. play (as) on the tambourine 1) to play or sound the timbrel, beat, play upon,...
תָּפַף
taber, play with timbrels. - to drum, i.e. play (as) on the tambourine 1) to play or sound the timbrel, beat, play upon, drum (on a timbrel or other object) 1a) (Qal) playing (participle) 1b) (Poel) beating (participle)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 68:25 | “The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after; among them were the damsels playing with timbrels.” Word: תָּפַף (tâphaph) | |
| Nahum 2:7 | “And Huzzab shall be led away captive, she shall be brought up, and her maids shall lead her as with the voice of doves, tabering upon their breasts.” Word: תָּפַף (tâphaph) |
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