כַּ֭פָּ/הּ
𐤊𐤐/𐤄
kaph
her 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.
Proverbs 31:20 · Word #1
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/Sp3fs
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 | her palm |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3709-11
her cupped palm
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular noun in construct with 3rd feminine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun כַּף derives from the root meaning "to bend/curve," denoting the concave, cupped part of the hand. The 3rd feminine singular suffix is preserved with "her," and the singular form is maintained. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
her cupped palm she spreads out to the poor and her hands she sends forth to the needy
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "her palm". |