בְּ/כַף
𐤁/𐤊𐤐
kaph
the socket of
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.
Genesis 32:33 · Word #19
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 HR/Ncfsc
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 | the socket of |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3709-02
in the curved palm of
| Morphological Notes | Preposition בְּ + feminine singular construct noun כַּף (common noun). |
| Rendering Rationale | The preposition בְּ adds "in," and כַּף in feminine singular construct denotes the concave, bent part of the hand. "Curved palm" preserves the root idea of something bent or cupped while reflecting the construct relationship. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
in the hollow of
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | בְּכַף in this anatomical context refers to 'in the hollow of' (i.e., the socket of) rather than 'curved palm', matching the narrative of the thigh joint. |