תָּפַף

ta.phaphto beatHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentVerb2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

a primitive root; to drum, i.e. play (as) on the tambourine
Traditional renderings: taber, play with timbrels.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

2 total
  1. Psalm 68:25תּוֹפֵפֽוֹת׃ · playing tambourines
    The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines.
  2. Nahum 2:7מְתֹפְפֹ֖ת · and beat
    It is decreed that the city be exiled and carried away; her maidservants moan like doves, and beat upon their breasts.