Lexicon kaphtor: Capital, Knob, Bulb Original Word: כַּפְתֹּר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance knop, upper lintelOr (Am. 9:1) kaphtowr {kaf-tore'}; probably from an unused root meaning to encircle; a chaplet; but used only in an architectonic sense, i.e. The capital of a column, or a wreath-like button or disk on the candelabrum: knop, (upper) lintel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition capital, knob, bulb NASB Translation bulb (10), bulbs (6), capitals (1), tops of her pillars (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. כַּפְתּוֺר כַּפְתֹּר noun masculine 1 capital, 2 knob, bulb ( 2 perhaps earlier meaning; HoffmZAW iii. (1883), 124, compare Syriac 1 כַּפְתּוֺר Amos 9:1 capital of pillar; so plural suffix כַּפְתֹּרֶיהָ Zephaniah 2:14. 2 כַּפְתֹּר, knob or bulb, ornament on the golden lamp-stand in tabernacle; ᵐ5 σφαιρωτήρ, JosArchaeology iii, 6, 7 ρὁΐσκος small pomegranate; ᵑ9. sphaerula: — Exodus 25:33 (twice in verse); Exodus 25:35 (3 t. in verse) = Exodus 37:19 (twice in verse); Exodus 37:21 (3 t. in verse); suffix כַּפְתֹּרֶיהָ Exodus 25:31,34 = Exodus 37:17,20, כַּפְתֹּרֵיהֶם Exodus 25:36 = Exodus 37:22 (all P). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to encircle.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for כַּפְתֹּר in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a specific Hebrew term related to the design of the tabernacle's furnishings. However, related concepts of ornamentation and sacred architecture can be found in Greek terms describing temple features and decorations. Usage: The term כַּפְתֹּר is used in the context of describing ornamental features, particularly in the design of sacred objects such as the menorah (candelabrum) in the tabernacle. Context: • The word כַּפְתֹּר appears in the Hebrew Bible primarily in the context of the construction and decoration of the tabernacle's furnishings. It is specifically mentioned in the description of the menorah, where it refers to the decorative knobs or buttons that are part of its design. These elements are described as being crafted with intricate detail, contributing to the overall beauty and symbolism of the menorah. Forms and Transliterations בְּכַפְתֹּרֶ֖יהָ בכפתריה הַכַּפְתּ֜וֹר הכפתור וְכַפְתֹּ֕ר וְכַפְתֹּ֡ר וְכַפְתֹּר֙ וכפתר כַּפְתֹּ֣ר כַּפְתֹּרֵיהֶ֥ם כַּפְתֹּרֶ֖יהָ כַּפְתֹּרֶ֥יהָ כפתר כפתריה כפתריהם bə·ḵap̄·tō·re·hā bechaftoReiha bəḵap̄tōrehā hak·kap̄·tō·wr hakkafTor hakkap̄tōwr kafTor kaftoReiha kaftoreiHem kap̄·tō·re·hā kap̄·tō·rê·hem kap̄·tōr kap̄tōr kap̄tōrehā kap̄tōrêhem vechafTor wə·ḵap̄·tōr wəḵap̄tōrLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 25:31 HEB: וְקָנָ֔הּ גְּבִיעֶ֛יהָ כַּפְתֹּרֶ֥יהָ וּפְרָחֶ֖יהָ מִמֶּ֥נָּה NAS: its cups, its bulbs and its flowers KJV: his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, INT: shaft cups bulbs flowers at Exodus 25:33 Exodus 25:33 Exodus 25:34 Exodus 25:35 Exodus 25:35 Exodus 25:35 Exodus 25:36 Exodus 37:17 Exodus 37:19 Exodus 37:19 Exodus 37:20 Exodus 37:21 Exodus 37:21 Exodus 37:21 Exodus 37:22 Amos 9:1 Zephaniah 2:14 18 Occurrences |
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pear (LöwNo. 153), from shape); — 
