כַפִּ/י֙
𐤊𐤐/𐤉
kaph
my-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.
Ezekiel 21:22 · Word #4
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/Sp1cs
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 | my-palm |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3709-35
my palm-hollow
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular noun in construct with 1st person common singular suffix: "my …" |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun כַּף derives from the root meaning "to bend/curve," denoting a concave or cupped form such as the palm. Rendering it "palm-hollow" preserves the root idea of curvature, and the 1cs suffix is reflected in "my." |
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