What does עָטַף mean in the Bible?
e. ); hence (from the idea of darkness ) to languish".
Hebrew · H5848
עָטַף
To shroud , i.e. clothe (whether transitive or reflex.); hence (from the idea of darkness ) to languish
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עָטַףH5848
What does עָטַף mean in the Bible?
עָטַף is a Hebrew word meaning "to shroud , i.e. clothe (whether transitive or reflex.); hence (from the idea of darkness ) to languish".
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Questions this entry answers
How does the BSB render H5848?
The BSB source-word alignment has 16 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include grows faint (2), are decked (1), as they faint (1), covers (1), faint (1).
Where does עָטַף appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Genesis 30:42. Its strongest book concentrations include Psalms (8), Lamentations (3), Genesis (2), Isaiah (1).
Source Word Evidence
BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.
How English Renders Itgrows faint2×Psalms 142:3, Psalms 143:4
are decked1×Psalms 65:13
as they faint1×Lamentations 2:12
covers1×Psalms 73:6
faint1×Lamentations 2:11
fainted1×Psalms 107:5
grew faint1×Psalms 77:3
he grows faint1×Psalms 102:1
is faint1×Psalms 61:2
So the weaker animals1×Genesis 30:42
was fading away1×Jonah 2:7
were weak1×Genesis 30:42
when He turns1×Job 23:9
who are fainting1×Lamentations 2:19
would grow weak1×Isaiah 57:16
Show sample aligned rows
Genesis 30:42וּבְהַעֲטִ֥יףtowere weakConjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive constructGenesis 30:42הָעֲטֻפִים֙toSo the weaker animalsArticle | Noun - masculine pluralJob 23:9יַעְטֹ֥ףtowhen He turnsVerb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singularPsalms 61:2בַּעֲטֹ֣ףtois faintPreposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive constructPsalms 65:13יַֽעַטְפוּ־toare deckedVerb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine pluralPsalms 73:6יַעֲטָף־tocoversVerb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singularPsalms 77:3וְתִתְעַטֵּ֖ףtogrew faintConjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive imperfect - third person feminine singularPsalms 102:1יַעֲטֹ֑ףtohe grows faintVerb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singularPsalms 107:5תִּתְעַטָּֽף׃tofaintedVerb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person feminine singularPsalms 142:3בְּהִתְעַטֵּ֬ףtogrows faintPreposition-b | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct
Usage map
A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.
First aligned rowGenesis 30:42
Aligned rows16
Books represented6
Genesis2Job1Psalms8Isaiah1Lamentations3Jonah1
Source forms
בְּהִתְעַטֵּ֬ף1xbə·hiṯ·‘aṭ·ṭêp̄Psalms 142:3
בְּהִתְעַטֵּ֤ף1xbə·hiṯ·‘aṭ·ṭêp̄Jonah 2:7
בְּהִֽתְעַטְּפָ֤ם1xbə·hiṯ·‘aṭ·ṭə·p̄āmLamentations 2:12
בֵּֽעָטֵ֤ף1xbê·‘ā·ṭêp̄Lamentations 2:11
בַּעֲטֹ֣ף1xba·‘ă·ṭōp̄Psalms 61:2
הָעֲטוּפִ֥ים1xhā·‘ă·ṭū·p̄îmLamentations 2:19
הָעֲטֻפִים֙1xhā·‘ă·ṭu·p̄îmGenesis 30:42
וּבְהַעֲטִ֥יף1xū·ḇə·ha·‘ă·ṭîp̄Genesis 30:42
Parsing patterns
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular4xJob 23:9, Psalms 73:6, Psalms 102:1, Isaiah 57:16
Article | Noun - masculine plural2xGenesis 30:42, Lamentations 2:19
Preposition-b | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct2xPsalms 142:3, Jonah 2:7
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive imperfect - third person feminine singular1xPsalms 77:3
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular1xPsalms 143:4
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct1xGenesis 30:42
Preposition-b | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural1xLamentations 2:12
Preposition-b | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct1xLamentations 2:11
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. to shroud , i.e. clothe (whether transitive or reflex.); hence (from the idea of darkness ) to languish
Source Gloss
to shroud , i.e. clothe (whether transitive or reflex.); hence (from the idea of darkness ) to languish
Extended definitionSource: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
to shroud, i.e. clothe (whether transitive or reflex.); hence (from the idea of darkness) to languish BDB: envelop oneself (Aramaism) Usage: cover (over), fail, faint, feebler, hide self, be overwhelmed, swoon.
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups2Aligned forms6
Qalbasic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense5×
ImperfectIsa 57:16 · Job 23:9 · Ps 73:6 · Ps 102:1 · Ps 65:145×
Hithpaelreflexive or reciprocal — the subject acts on itself or mutually with others1×
ImperfectPs 107:51×
Word Origins
עָטַף is a primitive root - no further derivation.