Original Word: תָּפַר
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: taphar
Pronunciation: tah-FAR
Phonetic Spelling: (taw-far')
Definition: To sew, stitch
Meaning: to sew

women that sew together

A primitive root; to sew -- (women that) sew (together).

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to sew together
NASB Translation
sew (1), sew together (1), sewed (1), sewed...together (1).

[תָּפַר] verb sew together (Late Hebrew id.; Aramaic תְּפַר); —

Qal Imperfect3masculine plural וַיִּתְפְרוּ Genesis 3:7 (J) they sewed together fig-leaves (accusative); Perfect1singular תָּפַ֫רְתִּי Job 16:15, with accusative + עֲלֵי, sackcloth I have sewed upon my skin; Infinitive construct עֵת לִתְמּוֺר Ecclesiastes 3:6 a time to sew together (opposed to קָרַע).

Pi`el Participle as substantive feminine plural מְתַמְּרוֺת Ezekiel 13:18 those who keep sewing, with accusative + עַל.

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew תָּפַר (tāphar) in the Strong's Greek lexicon. However, the concept of sewing or stitching can be related to Greek words such as ῥάπτω (rhaptō • Strong's Greek 4476), which means to sew or stitch together.

Usage: The verb תָּפַר (tāphar) is used in the context of sewing or stitching, often referring to the physical act of sewing garments or other materials. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of joining or binding together.

Context: The Hebrew verb תָּפַר (tāphar) appears in the Old Testament primarily in contexts related to the physical act of sewing. It is used to describe the work of a seamstress or tailor, as seen in the construction of garments or other fabric items. The act of sewing is often associated with the creation or repair of clothing, which was a necessary and skilled task in ancient times.

In the book of Job, תָּפַר is used metaphorically to describe the binding together of falsehoods, illustrating the concept of deceit being woven together like a garment. This metaphorical use highlights the skill and intentionality involved in both sewing and the crafting of lies.

Biblical References:
• Job 16:15: "I have sewn sackcloth over my skin; I have buried my horn in the dust."
• Ezekiel 13:18: "This is what the Lord GOD says: Woe to the women who sew magic bands on all their wrists and make veils of every size for their heads in order to ensnare people’s lives!"

These references illustrate both the literal and metaphorical uses of sewing in the biblical text, emphasizing the cultural and symbolic significance of the act.

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