Strong's H3803 · Hebrew
כָּתַר
kâthar · /kaw-thar'/
Definition
to enclose; hence (in a friendly sense) to crown, (in a hostile one) to besiege; also to wait (as restraining oneself)
KJV: beset round, compass about, be crowned inclose round, suffer.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered כָּתַר across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Job1 verse
Psalms2 verses
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3803 (kâthar) mean?
to enclose; hence (in a friendly sense) to crown, (in a hostile one) to besiege; also to wait (as restraining oneself)
How many times does H3803 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3803 (כָּתַר) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “about.”
How is kâthar translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3803 is rendered as “about” (2×), “compass” (1×), “crowned” (1×), “inclosed” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word כָּתַר come from?
a primitive root;