Strong's Hebrew · H3943
לָפַת
lâphath · law-fath'
Definitionproperly, to bend, i.e. (by implication) to clasp; also (reflexively) to turn around or aside
Derivationa primitive root;
KJV usagetake hold, turn aside (self).
Occurrences3 in the KJV · 3 verses
לָפַת in Scripture
Judges 16:29
And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house stood, and on which it was borne up, of the one with his right hand, and of the other with his left.
Ruth 3:8
And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet.
Job 6:18
The paths of their way are turned aside; they go to nothing, and perish.