Strong H3717כָּפַל

to double

Transliteration
kâphal
Pronunciation
kaw-fal'
Morphology
Hebrew Verb

Definition

A primitive root; to fold together; figuratively to repeat: - double.

Detailed definition

1) to double, fold double, double over
1a) (Qal) to double over
1b) (Niphal) to be doubled

In the Bible

Strong H3717 appears in 4 verses of the KJV.

Translated in the KJV by

  • double4
  • shalt1

First verses

  1. 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.
  2. Exodus 28:16
    Foursquare it shall be being doubled; a span shall be the length thereof, and a span shall be the breadth thereof.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
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