The meaning of “כָּפַל”
Understanding kâphal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
double. - to fold together - figuratively, to repeat 1) to double, fold double, double over 1a) (Qal) to double over 1b)...
כָּפַל
double. - to fold together - figuratively, to repeat 1) to double, fold double, double over 1a) (Qal) to double over 1b) (Niphal) to be doubled
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 26:9 | “And thou shalt couple five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves, and shalt double the sixth curtain in the forefront of the tabernacle.” Word: כָּפַל (kâphal) | |
| Exodus 28:16 | “Foursquare it shall be being doubled; a span shall be the length thereof, and a span shall be the breadth thereof.” Word: כָּפַל (kâphal) | |
| Exodus 39:9 | “It was foursquare; they made the breastplate double: a span was the length thereof, and a span the breadth thereof, being doubled.” Word: כָּפַל (kâphal) | |
| Ezekiel 21:14 | “Thou therefore, son of man, prophesy, and smite thine hands together, and let the sword be doubled the third time, the sword of the slain: it is the sword of the great men that are slain, which entereth into their privy chambers.” Word: כָּפַל (kâphal) |
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