כָּפַף (kâphaph) — Bow Down

Hebrew word study: כָּפַף (kâphaph), Strong's H3721. to curve

HebrewStrong's H3721
Quick definition
Hebrew word
כָּפַף (kâphaph)
Pronounced: kaw-faf'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to curve

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root;

KJV translation words: bow down (self).

Where this word appears

Strong's H3721 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Psalms 57:6 and last appears in Micah 6:6.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

those who are bent down ×2it bent down ×1will I bend myself down ×1¿ to bend down ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

אִכַּף ×1הֲלָכֹף ×1הַכְּפוּפִים ×1כְּפוּפִים ×1כָּפַף ×1

Books where it appears most

Psalms ×3Isaiah ×1Micah ×1

Verses (all 5)

  • Psalms 57:6 — כָּפַף — it bent down
  • Psalms 145:14 — הַכְּפוּפִים — those who are bent down
  • Psalms 146:8 — כְּפוּפִים — those who are bent down
  • Isaiah 58:5 — הֲלָכֹף — ¿ to bend down
  • Micah 6:6 — אִכַּף — will I bend myself down

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: H3709 כַּף (kaph), H3710 כֵּף (kêph).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does kâphaph (H3721) mean?

To curve.

How is H3721 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H3721 as: bow down (self)..

How often does כָּפַף (kâphaph) appear?

Strong's H3721 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Psalms 57:6 and last appears in Micah 6:6.