כְּנַ֥ף
𐤊𐤍𐤐
kânâph
corner
A physical or metaphorical wing, edge, or extremity. In literal usage, chiefly denotes the wing of a bird or other flying creature, or the wing-like appendage of an object. By extension, refers to the edge, corner, or extremity of garments, cloths, buildings, or territories. Can signify a 'quarter' of land—an outermost or distinct region. In metaphorical usage, used for protection, shelter, or reach.
1 Samuel 24:12 · Word #6
Lexicon H3671
| Lemma | כָּנָף |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤍𐤐 |
| Transliteration | kânâph |
| Strong's | H3671 |
| Definition | A physical or metaphorical wing, edge, or extremity. In literal usage, chiefly denotes the wing of a bird or other flying creature, or the wing-like appendage of an object. By extension, refers to the edge, corner, or extremity of garments, cloths, buildings, or territories. Can signify a 'quarter' of land—an outermost or distinct region. In metaphorical usage, used for protection, shelter, or reach. |
Morphology HNcfsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | corner |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3671-16
covering-wing
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine singular construct (HNcfsc). |
| Rendering Rationale | "Covering-wing" preserves the core idea of a projecting covering appendage derived from כנף ('to cover, conceal'). The feminine singular construct form indicates a single wing/edge belonging to or associated with another noun. |
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