Strong's Lexicon kanaph: Wing, edge, extremity, corner Original Word: כָּנַף Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to project or to cover Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4420 πτέρυξ (pteryx): Wing - G1137 γωνία (gonia): Corner Usage: The Hebrew word "kanaph" primarily refers to a wing, as in the wing of a bird. It is also used metaphorically to describe the extremity or edge of something, such as the corner of a garment. In a broader sense, it can signify protection or covering, drawing on the imagery of a bird sheltering its young under its wings. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern culture, the imagery of wings was often associated with protection and refuge. Birds were seen as symbols of care and shelter, and this imagery is frequently used in the Bible to describe God's protective nature. The corners of garments, referred to as "kanaph," were significant in Jewish tradition, as they were often adorned with tassels (tzitzit) as a reminder of the commandments (Numbers 15:38-39). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origindenominative verb from kanaph Definition to be cornered or thrust into a corner NASB Translation hide (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [כָּנַף] verb denominative from כָּנָף 2 only Niph`al be cornered, thrust into a corner, or aside; — Imperfect3masculine singular וְלֹא יִכָּנֵף עוֺד מוֺרֶי֔ךָ Isaiah 30:20 and no more shall thy teachers be thrust into a corner (compare Di); > others, who render hide themselves, (compare Arabic כנר (possibly √ of following; meaning unknown). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be removed A primitive root; properly, to project laterally, i.e. Probably (reflexive) to withdraw -- be removed. Forms and Transliterations יִכָּנֵ֥ף יכנף yik·kā·nêp̄ yikkaNef yikkānêp̄Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 30:20 HEB: לָ֑חַץ וְלֹֽא־ יִכָּנֵ֥ף עוֹד֙ מוֹרֶ֔יךָ NAS: longer hide Himself, but your eyes KJV: yet shall not thy teachers be removed into a corner any more, but thine eyes INT: of oppression will no hide longer teachers 1 Occurrence |
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enclose, guard, but this rather for protection). 
