Lexical Definition
חָטַף châṭaph (khaw-taf') to catch H:V
a primitive root
catch.
- to clutch
- hence, to seize as aprisoner
1) (Qal) to catch, seize
Usage: 3 forms in 3 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| לַחֲט֣וֹף | to seize | Ps.10.9 |
| יַחְטֹ֥ף | he seizes | Ps.10.9 |
| וַחֲטַפְתֶּ֥ם | and you will seize | Judg.21.21 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
חָטַף verb catch, seize (Arabic 
; compare Assyrian ta—‰îpu, oppression, DlPr 181; Late Hebrew חָטַף, Aramaic 
seize, חֲטַף do hurriedly) —
Qal Perfect וַחֲטַפְתֶּם consecutive Judg 21:21 literally, seize wives; Imperfect יַחֲטֹף עָנִי Ps 10:9 Infinitive לַחֲטוֺף עָנִי Ps 10:9 both figurative of oppressor catching the distressed; all followed by accusative
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Judges | 21:21 |
| Psalms | 10:9 |