Strong's Lexicon qapha': To congeal, to thicken, to curdle Original Word: קָפָא Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "qapha'," the concept of congealing or solidifying can be related to Greek terms that describe firmness or stability, such as "στερεόω" (stereoō), meaning to make firm or solid. Usage: The Hebrew verb "qapha'" primarily means to congeal or thicken, often used in the context of liquids that solidify or become firm. This term is used to describe the process by which something that is fluid becomes solid or fixed in place. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the process of congealing or thickening was often associated with natural phenomena, such as the freezing of water or the curdling of milk. These processes were understood as acts of God, demonstrating His control over creation. The imagery of congealing is used in the Bible to convey the idea of divine intervention, where God causes natural elements to behave in ways that fulfill His purposes. Brown-Driver-Briggs [קָפָא] verb thicken, condense, congeal (compare Syriac  heap up, collect); — Qal Perfect3plural קָֽפְאוּ תְהֹמֹת Exodus 15:8 (song) the deeps were condensed, became firm walls; Imperfect יקפאון Zechariah 14:6 Kt (i.e. יִקְמָּא֑וּן [possible is also יִקָּפֵא֑וּן Niph`al]) Thes and others glorious(?) ones [stars] shall contract (dwindle), but read Qr וְמָּאוֺן see following Participle הַקֹּפְאִים עַלאשִׁמְרַיהֶם Zephaniah 1:12 the men who are thickening on their lees (easy-going men, under figure of undisturbed wine). Hiph`il Imperfect2masculine singular suffix תַּקְמִּיאֵנִי Job 10:10 didst thou not curdle me like cheese (of formation of foetus) ? Strong's Exhaustive Concordance congeal, curdle, dark, settle A primitive root; to shrink, i.e. Thicken (as unracked wine, curdled milk, clouded sky, frozen water) -- congeal, curdle, dark, settle. Forms and Transliterations הַקֹּֽפְאִים֙ הקפאים וְקִפָּאֹֽון׃ וקפאון׃ קָֽפְא֥וּ קפאו תַּקְפִּיאֵֽנִי׃ תקפיאני׃ hakkofeIm haq·qō·p̄ə·’îm haqqōp̄ə’îm kafeU qā·p̄ə·’ū qāp̄ə’ū takpiEni taq·pî·’ê·nî taqpî’ênî vekippaon wə·qip·pā·’ō·wn wəqippā’ōwnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 15:8 HEB: נֵ֖ד נֹזְלִ֑ים קָֽפְא֥וּ תְהֹמֹ֖ת בְּלֶב־ NAS: The deeps were congealed in the heart KJV: [and] the depths were congealed in the heart INT: A heap the flowing were congealed the deeps the heart Job 10:10 Zephaniah 1:12 Zechariah 14:6 4 Occurrences |
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