Strong's Lexicon kaphal: To double, to fold, to repeat Original Word: כָּפַל 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 Origina 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 wəṯikkāp̄êlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 Exodus 39:9 Exodus 39:9 Ezekiel 21:14 5 Occurrences |
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