1) to twist, grasp, turn, grasp with a twisting motion 1a) (Qal) to grasp 1b) (Niphal) to twist, weave, wind
STRONG'S WORD STUDY
H3943 — לָפַת
la.phat · to twist · Hebrew/Aramaic
3 tagged verse occurrences
Judges 16:29 · וַיִּלְפֹּ֨תAnd Samson reached out for the two central pillars supporting the temple. Bracing himself against them with his right hand on one pillar and his left hand on the other,Ruth 3:8 · וַיִּלָּפֵ֑תAt midnight, Boaz was startled, turned over, and there lying at his feet was a woman!Job 6:18 · יִ֭לָּ֣פְתוּCaravans turn aside from their routes; they go into the wasteland and perish.