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 turneth aside to the two middle pillars, on which the house is established, and on which it is supported, to the one with his right hand, and one with his left;Ruth 3:8 · וַיִּלָּפֵ֑תAnd it cometh to pass, at the middle of the night, that the man trembleth, and turneth himself, and lo, a woman is lying at his feet.Job 6:18 · יִ֭לָּ֣פְתוּTurn aside do the paths of their way, They ascend into emptiness, and are lost.