Hebrew word study
נָטַף H5197
- Transliteration
- nâṭaph
- Pronunciation
- naw-taf'
- KJV glosses
- drop(-ping), prophesy(-et).
Lexical summary
to ooze, i.e. distil gradually
by implication, to fall in drops
figuratively, to speak by inspiration
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
to ooze, i.e. distil gradually
by implication, to fall in drops
figuratively, to speak by inspiration
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information