Strong's H7087 · Hebrew
קָפָא
qâphâʼ · /kaw-faw'/
Number
H7087
Language
Hebrew
Original word
קָפָא
Transliteration
qâphâʼ
Pronunciation
kaw-faw'
KJV occurrences
4 verses
Definition
to shrink, i.e. thicken (as unracked wine, curdled milk, clouded sky, frozen water)
KJV: congeal, curdle, dark, settle.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered קָפָא across 4 verses.
congealed1×
curdled1×
dark1×
settled1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7087 (qâphâʼ) mean?
to shrink, i.e. thicken (as unracked wine, curdled milk, clouded sky, frozen water)
How many times does H7087 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7087 (קָפָא) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “congealed.”
How is qâphâʼ translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7087 is rendered as “congealed” (1×), “curdled” (1×), “dark” (1×), “settled” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word קָפָא come from?
a primitive root;