Strong's H3729 · Hebrew
כְּפַת
kᵉphath · /kef-ath'/
Definition
to fetter
KJV: bind.
Root / derivation: (Aramaic) a root of uncertain correspondence;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered כְּפַת across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Daniel4 verses
And he commanded the most mighty men that were in his army to bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and to cast them into the burning fiery furnace. most: Cald. mighty of strength
Daniel 3:21Then these men were bound in their coats, their hosen, and their hats, and their other garments, and were cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace. coats: or, mantles hats: or, turbans
Daniel 3:23And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.
Daniel 3:24Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonied, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said unto his counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, O king. counsellors: or, governors
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3729 (kᵉphath) mean?
to fetter
How many times does H3729 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3729 (כְּפַת) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “bound.”
How is kᵉphath translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3729 is rendered as “bound” (3×), “bind” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word כְּפַת come from?
(Aramaic) a root of uncertain correspondence;