נָטַף

Strong’s Definition

to ooze, i.e. distil gradually; by implication, to fall in drops; figuratively, to speak by inspiration

Etymology & Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Usage

drop(-ping), prophesy(-et).

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.to drop, drip, distil, prophesy, preach, discourse
• 2.(qal) to drop, drip
• 3.(hiphil)

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: nâṭaph; Pronunciation: naw-taf'