The meaning of “תָּפַר”
Understanding tâphar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(women that) sew (together). - to sew 1) to sew together 1a) (Qal) to sew, sew together 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to sew 1b2) sewi...
תָּפַר
(women that) sew (together). - to sew 1) to sew together 1a) (Qal) to sew, sew together 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to sew 1b2) sewing (participle)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 3:7 | “And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.” Word: תָּפַר (tâphar) | |
| Job 16:15 | “I have sewed sackcloth upon my skin, and defiled my horn in the dust.” Word: תָּפַר (tâphar) | |
| Ecclesiastes 3:7 | “A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;” Word: תָּפַר (tâphar) | |
| Ezekiel 13:18 | “And say, Thus saith the Lord God; Woe to the women that sew pillows to all armholes, and make kerchiefs upon the head of every stature to hunt souls! Will ye hunt the souls of my people, and will ye save the souls alive that come unto you?” Word: תָּפַר (tâphar) |