Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “חָפָא”
Understanding châphâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
an orthographical variation of חָפָה do secretly. - properly, to cover, i.e. (in a sinister sense) to act covertly 1) (P...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
חָפָא
Phonetickhaw-faw'
Transliterationchâphâʼ
Grammar Code
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Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
an orthographical variation of חָפָה do secretly. - properly, to cover, i.e. (in a sinister sense) to act covertly 1) (Piel) to cover, do secretly
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 17:9 | “And the children of Israel did secretly those things that were not right against the Lord their God, and they built them high places in all their cities, from the tower of the watchmen to the fenced city.” Word: חָפָא (châphâʼ) |
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