Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H2645

Strong's H2645 · Hebrew

חָפָה

châphâh · /khaw-faw'/

Number
H2645
Language
Hebrew
Original word
חָפָה
Transliteration
châphâh
Pronunciation
khaw-faw'
KJV occurrences
10 verses

Definition

to cover; by implication, to veil, to encase, protect

KJV: ceil, cover, overlay.

Root / derivation: a primitive root (compare H2644 (חָפָא), H2653 (חׇפַף));

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חָפָה across 10 verses.

covered7×
overlaid4×
cieled1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

2 Samuel1 verse
2 Chronicles4 verses
Esther2 verses
Psalms1 verse
Jeremiah2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H2645 (châphâh) mean?

to cover; by implication, to veil, to encase, protect

How many times does H2645 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H2645 (חָפָה) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “covered.”

How is châphâh translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H2645 is rendered as “covered” (7×), “overlaid” (4×), “cieled” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word חָפָה come from?

a primitive root (compare H2644 (חָפָא), H2653 (חׇפַף));