The meaning of “קָפָא”
Understanding qâphâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
congeal, curdle, dark, settle. - to shrink, i.e. thicken (as unracked wine, curdled milk, clouded sky, frozen water) v 1...
קָפָא
congeal, curdle, dark, settle. - to shrink, i.e. thicken (as unracked wine, curdled milk, clouded sky, frozen water) v 1) to thicken, condense, congeal, settle, become dense 1a) (Qal) to be condensed 1a1) thickening (participle) 1b) (Hiphil) to cause to curdle n m 2) congelation
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 15:8 | “And with the blast of thy nostrils the waters were gathered together, the floods stood upright as an heap, and the depths were congealed in the heart of the sea.” Word: קָפָא (qâphâʼ) | |
| Job 10:10 | “Hast thou not poured me out as milk, and curdled me like cheese?” Word: קָפָא (qâphâʼ) | |
| Zephaniah 1:12 | “And it shall come to pass at that time, that I will search Jerusalem with candles, and punish the men that are settled on their lees: that say in their heart, The Lord will not do good, neither will he do evil.” Word: קָפָא (qâphâʼ) | |
| Zechariah 14:6 | “And it shall come to pass in that day, that the light shall not be clear, nor dark:” Word: קָפָא (qâphâʼ) |
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