עָפַר ʻâphar

Meaning

to be dust

In the King James Version: cast (dust).

Derivation: ; a primitive root; meaning either to be gray or perhaps rather to pulverize; used only as denominative from H6083 (עָפָר),

Where it is used

• 2 Samuel 16:13 So David and his men proceeded along the road as Shimei went along the ridge of the hill opposite him. As Shimei went, he yelled curses, threw stones, and flung dust at David.