The Hebrew Verb זָקַף: To Raise, Erect, Lift Up
The Hebrew Verb זָקַף – To Raise, Erect The verb זָקַף (zakaf) means “to raise,” “to straighten,” or “to erect.” It belongs to Classical and Rabbinic Hebrew, where it often appears in discussions about posture (e.g., standing upright) or ceremonial actions (e.g., erecting an object). Although it is not attested in the Masoretic Text of…