כִּפָּ֥ה
𐤊𐤐𐤄
kippâh
palm-branch
A rounded or arched form; specifically, in biblical contexts, a vault, dome, or covering—most commonly referring to the vaulting of a ceiling. The word denotes an architectural covering with a curved, cupola-like structure rather than a flat roof. In some contexts, used metaphorically for a broad or domed canopy.
Isaiah 9:13 · Word #6
Lexicon H3712
| Lemma | כִּפָּה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤐𐤄 |
| Transliteration | kippâh |
| Strong's | H3712 |
| Definition | A rounded or arched form; specifically, in biblical contexts, a vault, dome, or covering—most commonly referring to the vaulting of a ceiling. The word denotes an architectural covering with a curved, cupola-like structure rather than a flat roof. In some contexts, used metaphorically for a broad or domed canopy. |
Morphology HNcfsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | palm-branch |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3712-01
domed vault
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, feminine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the root כף, conveying a curved or hollowed shape like a cupped palm. As a feminine singular noun in the absolute state, it denotes a single arched or domed architectural covering. |
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