Strong’s definition
properly, to bend, i.e. (by implication) to clasp; also (reflexively) to turn around or aside
KJV gloss list in the source
take hold, turn aside (self).
Source pronunciation notation: law-fath'
Derivation recorded by Strong
a primitive root;
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