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כָּפַל H3717
H3717 is the Hebrew word כָּפַל, transliterated kâphal and said kaw-fal'. The King James Version most often renders it themselves and shalt double.
What it means
to fold together; figuratively, to repeat.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: double.
Verses using כָּפַל
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Exodus 26:9 · KJV
And thou shalt couple five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves, and shalt double the sixth curtain in the forefront of the tabernacle.
Exodus 28:16 · KJV
Foursquare it shall be being doubled; a span shall be the length thereof, and a span shall be the breadth thereof.
Exodus 39:9 · KJV
It was foursquare; they made the breastplate double: a span was the length thereof, and a span the breadth thereof, being doubled.
Ezekiel 21:14 · KJV
Thou therefore, son of man, prophesy, and smite thine hands together, and let the sword be doubled the third time, the sword of the slain: it is the sword of the great men that are slain, which entereth into their privy chambers.
Common questions
What does Strong's H3717 mean?
H3717 is the Hebrew word כָּפַל (kâphal), meaning to fold together; figuratively, to repeat.
How is H3717 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it themselves and shalt double (1 time), being doubled (1 time), double (1 time), doubled (1 time).
How many times does H3717 appear in the Bible?
כָּפַל (kâphal) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H3717 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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