/Hebrew/H2651

Strong's H2651 · Hebrew

חֹפֶן

chôphen · /kho'-fen/

Number

H2651

Language

Hebrew

Original word

חֹפֶן

Transliteration

chôphen

Pronunciation

kho'-fen

KJV occurrences

6 verses

Definition

a fist (only in the dual)

KJV: fists, (both) hands, hand(-ful).

Root / derivation: from an unused root of uncertain signification;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חֹפֶן across 6 verses.

hands3×

fists1×

hand1×

handfuls1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Exodus1 verse

Exodus 9:8

And the LORD said unto Moses and unto Aaron, Take to you handfuls of ashes of the furnace, and let Moses sprinkle it toward the heaven in the sight of Pharaoh.

Leviticus1 verse

Leviticus 16:12

And he shall take a censer full of burning coals of fire from off the altar before the LORD, and his hands full of sweet incense beaten small, and bring it within the vail:

Proverbs1 verse

Proverbs 30:4

Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou canst tell?

Ecclesiastes1 verse

Ecclesiastes 4:6

Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.

Ezekiel2 verses

Ezekiel 10:2

And he spake unto the man clothed with linen, and said, Go in between the wheels, even under the cherub, and fill thine hand with coals of fire from between the cherubims, and scatter them over the city. And he went in in my sight. thine hand: Heb. the hollow of thine hand

Ezekiel 10:7

And one cherub stretched forth his hand from between the cherubims unto the fire that was between the cherubims, and took thereof, and put it into the hands of him that was clothed with linen: who took it, and went out. stretched forth: Heb. sent forth

Topics that use this word

Access to God Altar Atonement, the Day Of High Priest, the Meteorology and Celestial Phenomena Offerings Peace Poor Poverty Water Wind, the

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H2651 (chôphen) mean?

a fist (only in the dual)

How many times does H2651 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H2651 (חֹפֶן) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “hands.”

How is chôphen translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H2651 is rendered as “hands” (3×), “fists” (1×), “hand” (1×), “handfuls” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word חֹפֶן come from?

from an unused root of uncertain signification;