To gasp, to pant

H7602
Hebrew
UBS
שָׁאַף
shâʼaphshaw-af'
Verb

Definition

= process by which humans or animals strain for breath with an open mouth, ◄ caused by exhaustion or pain

Semantic Domains

Blow
Wish
Impact
Unsafe

Etymology

a primitive root;

KJV Translations

desire (earnestly), devour, haste, pant, snuff up, swallow up

Occurrences14
Frequency Rank#1800

Verse Usage

This word appears 14 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.