Strong's Lexicon kaphtor: Capital, Knob, Bulb Original Word: כַּפְתֹּר Word Origin: Of uncertain derivation Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "kaphtor" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew term related to the design of the menorah. Usage: The term "kaphtor" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe ornamental features, specifically the decorative knobs or bulbs found on the lampstand (menorah) in the Tabernacle. It signifies a rounded, bulbous shape that is part of the intricate design of sacred objects. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the Tabernacle was the central place of worship and the menorah was a significant element within it. The menorah, a seven-branched lampstand, was crafted with great artistry, and the "kaphtor" was part of its ornate design. The use of such detailed craftsmanship reflects the importance of beauty and symbolism in worship practices. The menorah itself is a symbol of divine light and presence, and the "kaphtor" contributes to its aesthetic and spiritual significance. 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). 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. 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); — 
