Lexicon kaphis: Beam, rafter Original Word: כָּפִיס Strong's Exhaustive Concordance beam From an unused root meaning to connect; a girder -- beam. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a rafter, girder NASB Translation rafter (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs כָּפִיס noun masculine apparently (si vera lectio) technical term for some beam in a house, perhaps rafter, or girder (Late Hebrew id., Levy, Jastrow, but according to HoffmZAW ii. 1881, 71 it is changed from oblong block of wood (O.T.) to a building-stone, or brick in Mishna); — only Habakkuk 2:11 for a stone out of the wall crieth out, מֵעֵץ יַעֲנֶנָּה ׳וְכ and a rafter out of the timber-work answereth it. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to bend or curve.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for כָּפִיס in the Strong's Concordance, as the concept of a girder or beam is typically expressed through different terms in Greek, depending on the context and specific type of construction element being described. However, related Greek terms might include δοκός (Strong's Greek 1385), which means a beam or plank, often used in a metaphorical sense in the New Testament. Usage: The term כָּפִיס is used in the context of construction, referring to a structural element that supports weight, typically in buildings or other architectural structures. Context: The Hebrew word כָּפִיס (Kafis) appears in the context of ancient construction practices, where it denotes a girder or beam. This term is rooted in the idea of bending or curving, which may relate to the shaping of wood or other materials used in building. In biblical times, girders were essential components in the construction of houses, temples, and other edifices, providing the necessary support for roofs and upper stories. The use of כָּפִיס highlights the importance of skilled craftsmanship and the use of durable materials in ensuring the stability and longevity of structures. While the term itself is not frequently mentioned in the biblical text, its presence underscores the practical aspects of daily life and the significance of construction in ancient Israelite society. Forms and Transliterations וְכָפִ֖יס וכפיס vechaFis wə·ḵā·p̄îs wəḵāp̄îsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Habakkuk 2:11 HEB: מִקִּ֣יר תִּזְעָ֑ק וְכָפִ֖יס מֵעֵ֥ץ יַעֲנֶֽנָּה׃ NAS: out from the wall, And the rafter will answer KJV: of the wall, and the beam out of the timber INT: the wall will cry and the rafter the framework will answer 1 Occurrence |
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