Strong's Lexicon kothereth: Capital, Chapiter Original Word: כֹּתֶרֶת Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to encircle Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "kothereth," the concept of a capital or chapiter can be related to the Greek word "κιονόκρανον" (kionokranon), which also refers to the top part of a column. Usage: The term "kothereth" refers to the capital or topmost part of a column or pillar. In biblical architecture, it is the decorative element that crowns a column, often intricately designed and symbolizing beauty and grandeur. The kothereth serves both a functional and aesthetic purpose, providing structural support while also enhancing the visual appeal of a building. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern architecture, columns were not only structural elements but also carried significant symbolic meaning. The capitals, or kothereth, were often elaborately carved with motifs such as pomegranates, lilies, or other floral designs, reflecting the artistry and craftsmanship of the period. In the context of the Israelite temple, the kothereth represented the glory and majesty of God's dwelling place, emphasizing the sacredness and beauty of the temple. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kathar Definition capital (of a pillar) NASB Translation capital (11), capitals (12), crown (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs כֹּתֶ֫רֶת, כּוֺתֶ֫רֶת noun feminine capital of pillar (as surrounding, crowning its top ?); — absolute כֹּתֶרֶת 1 Kings 7:16 (twice in verse) + 10 t.; הַכּוֺתֶרֶת Jeremiah 52:; plural absolute, כֹּתָרֹת 1 Kings 7:16 7t., כֹּתָרוֺת2Chronicles 4:12 (twice in verse); 2Chronicles 4:13; — capitals of pillars יָכִין and בֹּעַז 1 Kings 7:16 (3 t. in verse) + 12 t. 1 Kings 7 2Chronicles 4:12 (twice in verse); 2Chronicles 4:13; 2 Kings 25:17 (3 t. in verse) = Jeremiah 52:22 (3 t. in verse). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance chapiter Feminine active participle of kathar; the capital of a column -- chapiter. see HEBREW kathar Forms and Transliterations הַכֹּֽתָר֔וֹת הַכֹּֽתָרֹ֔ת הַכֹּֽתָרֹת֙ הַכֹּתֶ֛רֶת הַכֹּתֶ֣רֶת הַכֹּתֶ֥רֶת הַכֹּתֶרֶת֮ הַכֹּתָרֹ֛ת הַכּוֹתֶ֛רֶת הכותרת הכתרות הכתרת וְהַכֹּתָר֛וֹת וְכֹֽתָרֹ֗ת וְכֹתֶ֨רֶת וְכֹתָרֹ֗ת והכתרות וכתרת כֹתָרֹ֜ת כתרת לַכֹּ֣תָרֹ֔ת לַכֹּתֶ֖רֶת לַכֹּתֶ֣רֶת לַכֹּתֶ֤רֶת לַכֹּתֶ֥רֶת לכתרת chotaRot hak·kō·ṯā·rō·wṯ hak·kō·ṯā·rōṯ hak·kō·ṯe·reṯ hak·kō·w·ṯe·reṯ hakkotaRot hakkōṯārōṯ hakkōṯārōwṯ hakkoTeret hakkōṯereṯ hakkōwṯereṯ ḵō·ṯā·rōṯ ḵōṯārōṯ lak·kō·ṯā·rōṯ lak·kō·ṯe·reṯ lakKotaRot lakkōṯārōṯ lakkoTeret lakkōṯereṯ vechotaRot vechoTeret vehakkotaRot wə·hak·kō·ṯā·rō·wṯ wə·ḵō·ṯā·rōṯ wə·ḵō·ṯe·reṯ wəhakkōṯārōwṯ wəḵōṯārōṯ wəḵōṯereṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 7:16 HEB: וּשְׁתֵּ֨י כֹתָרֹ֜ת עָשָׂ֗ה לָתֵ֛ת NAS: two capitals of molten KJV: two chapiters [of] molten INT: two capitals made to set 1 Kings 7:16 1 Kings 7:16 1 Kings 7:17 1 Kings 7:17 1 Kings 7:17 1 Kings 7:18 1 Kings 7:18 1 Kings 7:19 1 Kings 7:20 1 Kings 7:20 1 Kings 7:31 1 Kings 7:41 1 Kings 7:41 1 Kings 7:42 2 Kings 25:17 2 Kings 25:17 2 Kings 25:17 2 Chronicles 4:12 2 Chronicles 4:12 2 Chronicles 4:13 Jeremiah 52:22 Jeremiah 52:22 Jeremiah 52:22 24 Occurrences |
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