וְ֝/כִפָּת֗/וֹ
𐤅/𐤊𐤐𐤕/𐤅
kippâh
and his 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.
Job 15:32 · Word #4
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 HC/Ncfsc/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 | and his branch |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3712-02
and his domed-vault
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular noun in construct state with prefixed conjunction וְ and 3rd masculine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | כִּפָּה denotes a curved or vaulted covering derived from the root idea of a cupped or bent form. The construct singular with 3ms suffix is preserved as "his," and the prefixed וְ is rendered as "and." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and his branch
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'and his domed-vault' is contextually incorrect; the word here refers to a branch, not an architectural feature. P2 uses 'and his branch' per SILEX's note on metaphorical use in vegetation contexts. |