כַּפּ֗/וֹ
𐤊𐤐/𐤅
kaph
his-palm
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.
Leviticus 14:17 · Word #5
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 HNcfsc/Sp3ms
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 | his-palm |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3709-25
his cupped palm
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine singular construct + 3rd masculine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | Derived from the root meaning "to bend/curve," כַּף denotes a concave or curved surface, especially the hollow of the hand. The feminine singular construct with 3ms suffix specifies "the palm of him," hence "his cupped palm," preserving both morphology and root imagery. |
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