Lexicon keph: Rock, Stone Original Word: כֵּף Strong's Exhaustive Concordance rock From kaphaph; a hollow rock -- rock. see HEBREW kaphaph NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originperhaps of foreign origin Definition a rock NASB Translation rocks (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [כֵּף] noun [masculine] rock (Assyrian kâpu DlHWB 346; Aramaic כֵּיפָא,  perhaps Aramaic loan-word in Hebrew; √ dubious); — only plural כֵּפִים Jeremiah 4:29 as place of refuge; Job 30:6 as dwelling-place. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to hollow out.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G4073 (πέτρα, petra): This Greek term is often translated as "rock" and is used in the New Testament to denote a large rock or bedrock, similar to the Hebrew concept of a solid and enduring foundation. Usage: The term כֵּף (kêph) is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a hollow rock or a crag, often referring to a natural formation that provides shelter or a hiding place. Context: The Hebrew word כֵּף (kêph) appears in the context of describing natural rock formations that are characterized by their hollow or concave nature. These formations are typically found in rugged terrains and are often associated with places of refuge or concealment. In the biblical narrative, such locations are significant as they provide shelter and protection, often serving as a backdrop for divine encounters or pivotal events. Forms and Transliterations וְכֵפִֽים׃ וּבַכֵּפִ֖ים ובכפים וכפים׃ ū·ḇak·kê·p̄îm ūḇakkêp̄îm uvakkeFim vecheFim wə·ḵê·p̄îm wəḵêp̄îmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 30:6 HEB: חֹרֵ֖י עָפָ֣ר וְכֵפִֽים׃ NAS: of the earth and of the rocks. KJV: of the earth, and [in] the rocks. INT: holes of the earth the rocks Jeremiah 4:29 2 Occurrences |
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