Strong’s H2950

טָפַל

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

taphal

Pronunciation

tah-fahl

Definition

To smear, plaster, attach, fabricate, or falsely attribute

Meaning

to stick on as a, patch, to impute falsely

Usage

The Hebrew verb "taphal" primarily conveys the idea of smearing or plastering, often in a metaphorical sense. It is used to describe actions that involve covering up or fabricating, particularly in the context of falsehoods or deceptive practices. The term can imply the act of attaching something superficially or without substance, often with the intent to deceive.

Bible references

Job 13:4;Job 14:17;Psalm 119:69