Strong’s H5299

נָפָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

naphah

Pronunciation

nah-fah'

Definition

sieve, sieve-like, region

Meaning

a height, a sieve

Usage

The Hebrew word "naphah" primarily refers to a sieve or a region. In its literal sense, it denotes a tool used for separating finer particles from coarser ones, often used in the context of sifting grain. Metaphorically, it can also refer to a geographical region, suggesting an area that is distinct or set apart.

Bible references

Joshua 11:2;Joshua 12:23;1 Kings 4:11;Isaiah 30:28