Lexicon
צָנַף
tsa.naph
H6801
H:V Hebrew

to wrap

3
Occurrences
2
Books
Hebrew
Language

tsa.naph describes wrapping, shown in the wrapping of a linen turban and in a forceful wrapping before being tossed away.

The attested uses show wrapping in two concrete settings: the wrapping of a linen turban in Leviticus 16:4 and the forceful wrapping of a person before being tossed away in Isaiah 22:18.

Senses in use

  1. Wrapping a garment around the head · dominant

    In Leviticus 16:4, the Qal imperfect occurs in instructions for holy linen clothing; the APB renders the clause, "wrap the linen turban around his head."

  2. Forcefully wrapping a person · occasional

    In Isaiah 22:18, the Qal infinitive absolute appears in a judgment scene in which the person is wrapped and then tossed like a ball into a broad land. The APB renders the action, "He will surely wrap you and toss you like a ball."

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB uses "wrap" in both verses, specifying a linen turban in Leviticus 16:4 and pairing the action with being tossed in Isaiah 22:18. These renderings confirm the clauses' overall presentation rather than isolate every form's contribution.

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