וְ/כַפּ֔וֹת
𐤅/𐤊𐤐𐤅𐤕
kaph
and-ladles
The hollow or concave part of the hand (palm), the sole of the foot, or any similarly shaped, concave or cupped object such as a bowl, dish, or spoon. By extension, can denote the comparable part of an animal's paw, or the frond of a palm tree. In figurative use, it may represent control, capability, or grasp. The term emphasizes the concavity or container-like aspect, whether anatomical or manufactured.
2 Chronicles 24:14 · Word #16
Lexicon H3709
| Lemma | כַּף |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤐 |
| Transliteration | kaph |
| Strong's | H3709 |
| Definition | The hollow or concave part of the hand (palm), the sole of the foot, or any similarly shaped, concave or cupped object such as a bowl, dish, or spoon. By extension, can denote the comparable part of an animal's paw, or the frond of a palm tree. In figurative use, it may represent control, capability, or grasp. The term emphasizes the concavity or container-like aspect, whether anatomical or manufactured. |
Morphology HC/Ncfpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and-ladles |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3709-50
and palms-of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine plural construct with prefixed conjunction וְ ("and"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun כַּף derives from the root meaning "to bend/curve," referring to a concave, curved surface such as the palm. The form is feminine plural construct with prefixed conjunction, hence "and palms-of," preserving both plurality and construct linkage. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and ladles
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Changed from 'and palms-of' to 'and ladles' because the cultic context points to vessels rather than hands; 'ladle' is preferred in temple-implement contexts (supported by SILEX). |