Strong’s H5606

סָפַק

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

caphaq

Pronunciation

sah-fak'

Definition

Clap, strike, smite, slap

Meaning

to clap the hands, of satisfaction, to be enough, of excess, to vomit

Usage

The Hebrew verb "saphaq" primarily means to clap or strike, often with the hands. It conveys actions such as clapping in joy or derision, striking in anger or frustration, or slapping as a gesture of contempt or mourning. The term can also imply a sense of lamentation or despair, as seen in its usage in contexts of mourning or distress.

Bible references

Numbers 24:10;1 Kings 20:10;Job 27:23;Job 34:26;Job 34:37;Isaiah 2:6;Jeremiah 31:19;Jeremiah 48:26;Lamentations 2:15;Ezekiel 21:12