Strong's H2658 · Hebrew
חָפַר
châphar · /khaw-far'/
Definition
properly, to pry into; by implication, to delve, to explore
KJV: dig, paw, search out, seek.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חָפַר across 19 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
19 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis7 verses
And he said, For these seven ewe lambs shalt thou take of my hand, that they may be a witness unto me, that I have digged this well.
Genesis 26:15For all the wells which his father's servants had digged in the days of Abraham his father, the Philistines had stopped them, and filled them with earth.
Genesis 26:18And Isaac digged again the wells of water, which they had digged in the days of Abraham his father; for the Philistines had stopped them after the death of Abraham: and he called their names after the names by which his father had called them.
Genesis 26:19And Isaac's servants digged in the valley, and found there a well of springing water. springing: Heb. living
Genesis 26:21And they digged another well, and strove for that also: and he called the name of it Sitnah. Sitnah: that is, Hatred
Genesis 26:22And he removed from thence, and digged another well; and for that they strove not: and he called the name of it Rehoboth; and he said, For now the LORD hath made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land. Rehoboth: that is Room
Genesis 26:32And it came to pass the same day, that Isaac's servants came, and told him concerning the well which they had digged, and said unto him, We have found water.
Deuteronomy2 verses
And ye came near unto me every one of you, and said, We will send men before us, and they shall search us out the land, and bring us word again by what way we must go up, and into what cities we shall come.
Deuteronomy 23:13And thou shalt have a paddle upon thy weapon; and it shall be, when thou wilt ease thyself abroad, thou shalt dig therewith, and shalt turn back and cover that which cometh from thee: wilt: Heb. sittest down
Joshua2 verses
And it was told the king of Jericho, saying, Behold, there came men in hither to night of the children of Israel to search out the country.
Joshua 2:3And the king of Jericho sent unto Rahab, saying, Bring forth the men that are come to thee, which are entered into thine house: for they be come to search out all the country.
Job4 verses
Which long for death, but it cometh not; and dig for it more than for hid treasures; long: Heb. wait
Job 11:18And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope; yea, thou shalt dig about thee, and thou shalt take thy rest in safety.
Job 39:21He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: he goeth on to meet the armed men. He paweth: or, His feet dig the armed: Heb. the armour
Job 39:29From thence she seeketh the prey, and her eyes behold afar off.
Psalms2 verses
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2658 (châphar) mean?
properly, to pry into; by implication, to delve, to explore
How many times does H2658 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2658 (חָפַר) appears in 19 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “digged.”
How is châphar translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2658 is rendered as “digged” (11×), “dig” (3×), “out” (3×), “diggeth” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word חָפַר come from?
a primitive root;