3718. kephel

Lexicon

kephel: Double, fold

Original Word: כֶּפֶל
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: kephel
Pronunciation: keh'-fel
Phonetic Spelling: (keh'-fel)
Definition: Double, fold
Meaning: a duplicate

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

double

From kaphal; a duplicate -- double.

see HEBREW kaphal

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from kaphal
Definition
the double
NASB Translation
double (2), two sides (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

כֶּ֫פֶל noun [masculine] the double: — ׳כ construct: ׳בְּכ רִסְנוֺ Job 41:5 within the double of his jaw (i.e. his double jaws) who can come ? elsewhere dual כִּפְלַיִם (compare Arabic ), לְתוּשִׁיָּה Job 11:6 double in sound wisdom (beyond what Job imagines), of retribution Isaiah 40:2.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb כָּפַל (kafal), meaning "to double" or "to fold."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for כֶּפֶל, the concept of doubling or duplication can be related to Greek terms that convey similar meanings, such as διπλόω (diplóō • to double) or διπλοῦς (diplous • double). These Greek terms capture the essence of duplication or doubling found in the Hebrew concept.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term כֶּפֶל, its origins, usage, and significance within the biblical text, offering insights into its theological and literary implications.

Usage: The term כֶּפֶל is used in the context of describing something that is doubled or duplicated. It appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote a concept of doubling or duplication, often in a literal or metaphorical sense.

Context: • Lexical Analysis: The Hebrew noun כֶּפֶל (képhel) is used to describe a duplicate or something that is doubled. It is derived from the root כָּפַל (kafal), which means "to double" or "to fold." This root is used in various contexts in the Hebrew Bible to convey the idea of doubling or folding, whether in terms of physical objects, quantities, or metaphorical concepts.
• Biblical Context: The concept of doubling is significant in biblical literature, often symbolizing abundance, completeness, or emphasis. The use of כֶּפֶל can be seen in contexts where something is intentionally duplicated or where a double portion is given or required.
• Example in Scripture: While the specific term כֶּפֶל may not appear frequently in the English translations, the concept of doubling is present in various passages. For instance, in Isaiah 40:2 (BSB), the idea of receiving "double for all her sins" reflects the concept of recompense or restitution in a doubled measure.
• Theological Implications: The notion of doubling can carry theological significance, representing God's justice, mercy, or blessing. In some instances, it may indicate a heightened level of judgment or reward, emphasizing the completeness or thoroughness of God's actions.

Forms and Transliterations

בְּכֶ֥פֶל בכפל כִּפְלַ֖יִם כִפְלַ֪יִם כפלים bə·ḵe·p̄el beChefel bəḵep̄el chifLayim kifLayim kip̄·la·yim ḵip̄·la·yim kip̄layim ḵip̄layim

Englishman's Concordance

Job 11:6
HEB: חָכְמָה֮ כִּֽי־ כִפְלַ֪יִם לְֽת֫וּשִׁיָּ֥ה וְדַ֡ע
NAS: For sound wisdom has two sides. Know
KJV: of wisdom, that [they are] double to that which is!
INT: of wisdom for has two sound Know

Job 41:13
HEB: פְּנֵ֣י לְבוּשׁ֑וֹ בְּכֶ֥פֶל רִ֝סְנ֗וֹ מִ֣י
NAS: Who can come within his double mail?
KJV: [or] who can come [to him] with his double bridle?
INT: his outer apparel his double bridle Who

Isaiah 40:2
HEB: מִיַּ֣ד יְהוָ֔ה כִּפְלַ֖יִם בְּכָל־ חַטֹּאתֶֽיהָ׃
NAS: hand Double for all
KJV: hand double for all her sins.
INT: hand God Double for all her sins

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3718
3 Occurrences

bə·ḵe·p̄el — 1 Occ.
ḵip̄·la·yim — 1 Occ.
kip̄·la·yim — 1 Occ.