What does תָּפַשׂ · λαμβάνω mean in the Bible?
תָּפַשׂ · λαμβάνω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to grasp, capture, or take hold of".
Hebrew · H8610, G2983
תָּפַשׂ
To manipulate , i.e. seize ; chiefly to capture , wield , specifically, to overlay ; figuratively, to use unwarrantably · while is more violent, to seize or remove))
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תָּפַשׂH8610to manipulate , i.e. seize ; chiefly to capture , wield , specifically, to overlay ; figuratively, to use unwarrantably
Pronunciationtāpaś
Seize and grip with authority or force, ranging from physical capture to illegitimate appropriation or control
Open lexicon entry →λαμβάνωG2983while is more violent, to seize or remove))
Pronunciationlambánō
To take or receive, with metaphorical extension to receiving intangible things like words, testimony, or eternal life.
Open lexicon entry →What does תָּפַשׂ (taphas) mean in the Bible?
תָּפַשׂ · λαμβάνω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to grasp, capture, or take hold of".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H8610, G2983?
H8610, G2983 is connected to 65 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. to grasp, capture, or take hold of
Source Gloss
to grasp, capture, or take hold of
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups3Aligned forms28
Qalbasic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense16×
Participle activeEzek 27:29 · Ezek 38:4 · Gen 4:21 · Jer 46:9 · Jer 49:16 · Num 31:277×
Perfect2Chr 25:23 · 2Kgs 14:13 · Jer 40:10 · Josh 8:234×
Sequential imperfect1Kgs 18:401×
Infinitive constructEzek 14:51×
Participle passiveHab 2:191×
ImperfectIsa 3:61×
Infinitive absoluteJer 34:31×
Niphalpassive or reflexive — the subject receives or experiences the action11×
PerfectJer 48:41 · Jer 50:46 · Num 5:13 · Ezek 19:4 · Ezek 19:8 · Jer 50:24 · Jer 51:327×
ImperfectJer 34:3 · Jer 38:23 · Ezek 21:29 · Ps 10:24×
Pielintensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action1×
ImperfectProv 30:281×
Word Origins
תָּפַשׂ is a primitive root - no further derivation.