עָפַר

a.pharto throwHow to read Hebrew
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Definition

; a primitive root; meaning either to be gray or perhaps rather to pulverize; used only as denominative from H6083, to be dust
Traditional renderings: cast (dust).

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

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  1. 2 Samuel 16:13וְעִפַּ֖ר · and flung
    So David and his men proceeded along the road as Shimei went along the ridge of the hill opposite him. As Shimei went, he yelled curses, threw stones, and flung dust at David.