Strong’s H2963

טָרַף

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

taraph

Pronunciation

tah-raf'

Definition

To tear, rend, pluck, seize

Meaning

to pluck off, pull to pieces, to supply with food

Usage

The Hebrew verb "taraph" primarily means to tear or rend, often with the connotation of violence or force. It is used in the context of animals tearing their prey, as well as metaphorically to describe destruction or division. The term can also imply seizing or plucking something with force.

Bible references

Genesis 37:33;Genesis 37:33;Genesis 44:28;Genesis 44:28;Genesis 49:27;Exodus 22:13;Exodus 22:13;Deuteronomy 33:20;Job 16:9;Job 18:4;Psalm 7:2;Psalm 17:12;Psalm 22:13;Psalm 50:22;Proverbs 30:8;Jeremiah 5:6;Ezekiel 19:3;Ezekiel 19:6;Ezekiel 22:25;Ezekiel 22:27;Hosea 5:14;Hosea 6:1;Amos 1:11;Micah 5:8;Nahum 2:12