כָּפַל

kâphal · /kaw-fal'/

Number

H3717

Language

Hebrew

Original word

כָּפַל

Transliteration

kâphal

Pronunciation

kaw-fal'

KJV occurrences

4 verses

Definition

to fold together; figuratively, to repeat

KJV: double.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered כָּפַל across 4 verses.

doubled3×

double2×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Exodus3 verses

Exodus 26:9

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

Foursquare it shall be being doubled; a span shall be the length thereof, and a span shall be the breadth thereof.

Exodus 39:9

It was foursquare; they made the breastplate double: a span was the length thereof, and a span the breadth thereof, being doubled.

Ezekiel1 verse

Ezekiel 21:14

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. hands: Heb. hand to hand

Topics that use this word

High Priest, the Measures Tapestry War

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H3717 (kâphal) mean?

to fold together; figuratively, to repeat

How many times does H3717 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H3717 (כָּפַל) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “doubled.”

How is kâphal translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H3717 is rendered as “doubled” (3×), “double” (2×).

Where does the Hebrew word כָּפַל come from?

a primitive root;