The meaning of “כָּפַף”
Understanding kâphaph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bow down (self). - to curve 1) to bend, bend down, bow down, be bent, be bowed 1a) (Qal) to bend down, bow down 1b) (Nip...
כָּפַף
bow down (self). - to curve 1) to bend, bend down, bow down, be bent, be bowed 1a) (Qal) to bend down, bow down 1b) (Niphal) to bow oneself down
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 57:6 | “They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah.” Word: כָּפַף (kâphaph) | |
| Psalms 145:14 | “The Lord upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.” Word: כָּפַף (kâphaph) | |
| Psalms 146:8 | “The Lord openeth the eyes of the blind: the Lord raiseth them that are bowed down: the Lord loveth the righteous:” Word: כָּפַף (kâphaph) | |
| Isaiah 58:5 | “Is it such a fast that I have chosen? a day for a man to afflict his soul? is it to bow down his head as a bulrush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? wilt thou call this a fast, and an acceptable day to the Lord?” Word: כָּפַף (kâphaph) | |
| Micah 6:6 | “Wherewith shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old?” Word: כָּפַף (kâphaph) |
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