Strong's Lexicon chaphah: To cover, to overlay Original Word: חָפָה Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "chaphah," the concept of covering or overlaying can be related to Greek terms such as καλύπτω (kalýptō), meaning to cover or hide. Usage: The Hebrew verb "chaphah" primarily means to cover or overlay. It is used in the context of covering something with a layer, often for protection or concealment. This term can be applied both literally, as in covering an object with a material, and metaphorically, as in covering or concealing an action or emotion. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the act of covering or overlaying had significant practical and symbolic implications. Covering objects with precious metals or materials was a common practice in the construction of sacred items, such as those found in the Tabernacle or Temple. This act of covering not only served a protective function but also signified the sanctity and value of the object. In a broader cultural sense, covering could also imply protection, modesty, or the concealment of sin or shame. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to cover NASB Translation cover (1), covered (6), overlaid (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs [חָפָה] verb cover (Late Hebrew id., especially Pi`el; Aramaic חֲפָא,  (especially Pa`el); Arabic  be hidden,  hide) — Qal Perfect חָפוּ 2 Samuel 15:30 3t.; Participle חָפוּי 2 Samuel 15:30; construct חֲפוּי Esther 6:12; — cover the head (ראֹשׁ), in token of grief 2 Samuel 15:30; Jeremiah 14:3,4; participle agrees with ׳ר 2 Samuel 15:30; חֲפוּי ראֹשׁ "" (אָבֵלׅ Esther 6:12; in token of sentence of death Esther 7:8. Niph`al Participle feminine נֶחְמָּה Psalm 68:13 (׳כנפי יונה נ), with בְּ of material. Pi`el Perfect (late) חִמָּה2Che Psalm 3:8; Psalm 3:9; Imperfect וַיְחַף2Chronicles 3:7; suffix וַיְחַמֵּהוּ2Chronicles 3:5,8; overlay followed by 2 accusative (one of material) 2 Chronicles 3:5 (twice in verse); 2Chronicles 3:7,8,9. I. חֻמָּה II. חֻמָּה see below חפף. below Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ceil, cover, overlay A primitive root (compare chapha', chophaph); to cover; by implication, to veil, to encase, protect -- ceil, cover, overlay. see HEBREW chapha' see HEBREW chophaph Forms and Transliterations וְחָפ֥וּ וַחֲפ֥וּי וַיְחַ֨ף וַיְחַפֵּ֖הוּ וַיְחַפֵּ֙הוּ֙ וחפו וחפוי ויחף ויחפהו חִפָּ֥ה חִפָּה֙ חָפ֔וּי חָפ֥וּ חָפֽוּ׃ חָפוּ֙ חפה חפו חפו׃ חפוי נֶחְפָּ֣ה נחפה chaFu chaFui chipPah ḥā·p̄ū ḥā·p̄ui ḥāp̄ū ḥāp̄ui ḥip·pāh ḥippāh nechPah neḥ·pāh neḥpāh vachaFui vayChaf vaychapPehu vechaFu wa·ḥă·p̄ui waḥăp̄ui way·ḥap̄ way·ḥap·pê·hū wayḥap̄ wayḥappêhū wə·ḥā·p̄ū wəḥāp̄ūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 15:30 HEB: וְרֹ֥אשׁ לוֹ֙ חָפ֔וּי וְה֖וּא הֹלֵ֣ךְ NAS: and his head was covered and he walked KJV: and had his head covered, and he went INT: and wept and his head was covered and he walked 2 Samuel 15:30 2 Chronicles 3:5 2 Chronicles 3:5 2 Chronicles 3:7 2 Chronicles 3:8 2 Chronicles 3:9 Esther 6:12 Esther 7:8 Psalm 68:13 Jeremiah 14:3 Jeremiah 14:4 12 Occurrences |
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