◄ 3717. kaphal ►
Strong's Lexicon kaphal: To double, to fold, to repeat Original Word: כָּפַל Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: kaphal Pronunciation: kah-fahl Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-fal') Definition: To double, to fold, to repeat Meaning: to fold together, to repeat Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "kaphal," the concept of doubling or repetition can be seen in Greek words like "διπλόω" (diplóō), meaning to double or duplicate. Usage: The Hebrew verb "kaphal" primarily means to double or to fold. It conveys the idea of repetition or duplication, often in the context of actions or objects. In the biblical text, it can imply the act of doubling something in size, quantity, or intensity. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of doubling had significant implications. Doubling could indicate abundance or emphasis. For example, doubling portions or blessings was a sign of favor and prosperity. In legal and ritual contexts, repetition could serve to confirm or establish a matter firmly. The act of folding or doubling was also practical in daily life, such as in the preparation of garments or scrolls. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. root Definition to double, double over NASB Translation double over (1), doubled (1), folded double (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs כָּפַל verb double, double over (late) (Late Hebrew id.; Aramaic כְּפַל; ᵑ7. כִּיפְלָא, כּוּפְלָה, Nabataean כפל EutNab. No. 20, 7 the double; Christian-Palestinian Aramaic SchwIdioticon 46; North Syriac id.; Arabic the double, posteriors, buttocks; Ethiopic is divide, a part) — Qal Perfect2masculine singular וְכָפַלְתָּ֫ Exodus 26:9 and thou shalt double over the sixth curtain, i.e. probably use it double (Di); Passive participle כָּפוּל folded double, of the breastpiece (חשֶׁןׅ Exodus 28:16; Exodus 39:9 (twice in verse). Niph`al Imperfect3feminine singular וְתִכָּפֵל Ezekiel 21:19 and let the sword be doubled, but very dubious; Co reads plausibly תְּשַׁכֵּל let the sword bereave (compare VB). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance double A primitive root; to fold together; figuratively, to repeat -- double. Forms and Transliterations וְכָפַלְתָּ֙ וְתִכָּפֵ֞ל וכפלת ותכפל כָּפ֑וּל כָּפ֖וּל כָּפֽוּל׃ כפול כפול׃ kā·p̄ūl kaFul kāp̄ūl vechafalTa vetikkaFel wə·ḵā·p̄al·tā wə·ṯik·kā·p̄êl wəḵāp̄altā wəṯikkāp̄êl Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Exodus 26:9 HEB: הַיְרִיעֹ֖ת לְבָ֑ד וְכָפַלְתָּ֙ אֶת־ הַיְרִיעָ֣ה NAS: by themselves, and you shall double over the sixth KJV: curtains by themselves, and shalt double the sixth INT: curtains themselves shall double curtain the sixth Exodus 28:16 HEB: רָב֥וּעַ יִֽהְיֶ֖ה כָּפ֑וּל זֶ֥רֶת אָרְכּ֖וֹ NAS: It shall be square [and] folded double, a span KJV: Foursquare it shall be [being] doubled; a span INT: shall be square become folded A span length Exodus 39:9 HEB: רָב֧וּעַ הָיָ֛ה כָּפ֖וּל עָשׂ֣וּ אֶת־ NAS: the breastpiece folded double, KJV: the breastplate double: a span INT: square become folded made the breastpiece Exodus 39:9 HEB: וְזֶ֥רֶת רָחְבּ֖וֹ כָּפֽוּל׃ NAS: folded double, a span KJV: the breadth thereof, [being] doubled. INT: span wide double Ezekiel 21:14 HEB: אֶל־ כָּ֑ף וְתִכָּפֵ֞ל חֶ֤רֶב שְׁלִישִׁ֙תָה֙ NAS: and let the sword be doubled the third time, KJV: and let the sword be doubled the third INT: about hands be doubled the sword the third 5 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 3717 5 Occurrences kā·p̄ūl — 3 Occ. wə·ḵā·p̄al·tā — 1 Occ. wə·ṯik·kā·p̄êl — 1 Occ.