/Hebrew/H3700

Strong's H3700 · Hebrew

כָּסַף

kâçaph · /kaw-saf'/

Number

H3700

Language

Hebrew

Original word

כָּסַף

Transliteration

kâçaph

Pronunciation

kaw-saf'

KJV occurrences

5 verses

Definition

properly, to become pale, i.e. (by implication) to pine after; also to fear

KJV: (have) desire, be greedy, long, sore.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered כָּסַף across 5 verses.

desire1×

desired1×

greedy1×

longedst1×

longeth1×

sore1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Genesis1 verse

Genesis 31:30

And now, though thou wouldest needs be gone, because thou sore longedst after thy father’s house, yet wherefore hast thou stolen my gods?

Job1 verse

Job 14:15

Thou shalt call, and I will answer thee: thou wilt have a desire to the work of thine hands.

Psalms2 verses

Psalms 17:12

Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.

Psalms 84:2

My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.

Zephaniah1 verse

Zephaniah 2:1

Gather yourselves together, yea, gather together, O nation not desired;

Topics that use this word

Psalms Access to God Affections, the Chiding Church (2)Laban Resurrection Seekers Temple, the First Teraphim Wicked, The, Are Compared To Worship

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H3700 (kâçaph) mean?

properly, to become pale, i.e. (by implication) to pine after; also to fear

How many times does H3700 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H3700 (כָּסַף) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “desire.”

How is kâçaph translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H3700 is rendered as “desire” (1×), “desired” (1×), “greedy” (1×), “longedst” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word כָּסַף come from?

a primitive root;