Strong’s H2414

חָטַף

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

chataph

Pronunciation

khaw-TAHF

Definition

To seize, snatch, take away

Meaning

to clutch, to seize as a, prisoner

Usage

The Hebrew verb "chataph" primarily means to seize or snatch something quickly and forcefully. It conveys a sense of urgency or suddenness in the action. This term is often used in contexts where something is taken away abruptly, whether in a physical or metaphorical sense.

Bible references

Judges 21:21;Psalm 10:9;Psalm 10:9