Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “כָּפָר”
Understanding kâphâr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
village. Compare כְּפִיר. - a village (as protected by walls) 1) village
H3723
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
כָּפָר
Phonetickaw-fawr'
Transliterationkâphâr
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
village. Compare כְּפִיר. - a village (as protected by walls) 1) village
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 27:25 | “And over the king’s treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over the storehouses in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and in the castles, was Jehonathan the son of Uzziah:” Word: כָּפָר (kâphâr) | |
| Song of Solomon 7:11 | “Come, my beloved, let us go forth into the field; let us lodge in the villages.” Word: כָּפָר (kâphâr) |
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