Lexicon kaphal: To double, to fold, to repeat Original Word: כָּפַל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance double A primitive root; to fold together; figuratively, to repeat -- double. 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 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 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). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primitive rootCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1362 • διπλόω (diplóō): This Greek term is related to the concept of doubling or folding, similar to the Hebrew כָּפַל. It is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of making something double or to repeat an action. The connection between these terms highlights the shared linguistic and thematic elements across the Hebrew and Greek biblical texts, particularly in the context of repetition and emphasis. Usage: The verb כָּפַל is used in the context of folding or doubling, and by extension, it can imply the act of repeating or doing something again. Context: The Hebrew root כָּפַל (kafal) is a primitive verb that primarily conveys the action of folding or doubling. This term is not frequently encountered in the Hebrew Bible, but its conceptual implications are significant in understanding actions that involve repetition or duplication. The act of folding can be seen as a metaphor for repeating or doing something again, which is a common theme in various biblical narratives and teachings. 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 |