Strong’s H8610
תָּפַשׂ
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
taphas
Pronunciation
tah-FAS
Definition
To seize, capture, grasp, take hold of
Meaning
to manipulate, seize, chiefly to capture, wield, to overlay, to use unwarrantably
Usage
The Hebrew verb "taphas" primarily means to seize or capture. It conveys the action of taking hold of something or someone, often with force or authority. This term is used in various contexts, including physical capture, intellectual grasp, and metaphorical possession. It can imply both a positive action, such as taking hold of wisdom, and a negative one, such as capturing an enemy.
Bible references
Genesis 4:21;Genesis 39:12;Numbers 5:13;Numbers 31:27;Deuteronomy 9:17;Deuteronomy 20:19;Deuteronomy 21:19;Deuteronomy 22:28;Joshua 8:8;Joshua 8:23;1 Samuel 15:8;1 Samuel 23:26;1 Kings 11:30;1 Kings 13:4;1 Kings 18:40;1 Kings 18:40;1 Kings 20:18;1 Kings 20:18;2 Kings 7:12;2 Kings 10:14;2 Kings 10:14;2 Kings 14:7;2 Kings 14:13;2 Kings 16:9;2 Kings 18:13