לְ/כַף
𐤋/𐤊𐤐
kaph
for the sole 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 8:9 · 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 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 | for the sole of |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3709-38
to the curved palm of
| Morphological Notes | Preposition לְ + feminine singular common noun in construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun כַּף derives from the root כפף, emphasizing a bent or concave shape such as the palm or sole. The prefixed לְ indicates direction or relation ("to/for"), and the feminine singular construct form requires the sense "palm of" followed by another noun. |
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