Strong's Lexicon

H8608

H8608 — תָּפַף

Hebrew / Aramaic entry for Bible study and original-language reference.

Hebrewtaphaphverb-stemOccurrences: 2

Definition / Gloss

Strong's Number:	H8608
Word:	תָּפַף
Part of Speech:	verb-stem
Etymology:	a primitive root
Language:	Hebrew
Occurrences:	2
Transliteration:	taphaph
Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation:	taw-faf'
Meaning:	1. to drum, i.e. play (as) on the tambourine
KJV Renderings:	taber, play with timbrels.

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[תָּפַף] verb denominative sound the timbrel, beat; —

Qal Participle עֲלָמוֺת תֹּפֵפוֺת Ps 68:26 read Imperfect וַיָּ֫תָף 1Sam 21:14 ᵐ5 (see תוה ).

Po`el Participle מְתֹפְפֹת עַללִֿבֵהֶן כְּקוֺל יוֺנִים Nah 2:8 > Sta (after ᵐ5 ) מְצַפְצְפוֺת twittering.