Strong's Lexicon kphowr: Frost Original Word: כְּפוֹר Word Origin: Derived from the root כָּפַר (kaphar), which means "to cover" or "to atone." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "kphowr" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, the concept of frost and cold is captured in the New Testament through words like ψύχος (psychos - G5594), meaning "cold." Usage: The Hebrew word "kphowr" refers to "frost," a thin layer of ice crystals that forms on surfaces when the temperature drops below freezing. In the biblical context, it is often used to describe the natural phenomenon of frost as part of God's creation and His control over the natural world. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, frost was a common occurrence during the colder months, particularly in the highlands and desert regions. It was seen as a manifestation of God's power over nature, illustrating His ability to bring both life-giving rain and the harshness of frost. The Israelites, living in an agrarian society, were acutely aware of the impact of weather patterns on their crops and livelihoods, and frost was both a natural wonder and a potential threat to their sustenance. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. כְּפוֺר noun masculine bowl (Late Hebrew id.; ᵑ7. כְּפוֺרָא) — bowl of gold or sliver, used in the temple (late), ׳כ 1 Chronicles 28:17 (4 t. in verse); plural construct כְּפוֺרֵי 1 Chronicles 28:17 (twice in verse); Ezra 1:10 (twice in verse); Ezra 8:27. II. כְּפוֺר noun masculine hoar frost (Late Hebrew id.) — ׳כ Psalm 147:16; כְּפֹר Exodus 16:14 (P), Job 38:29. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bason, hoary frost From kaphar; properly, a cover, i.e. (by implication) a tankard (or covered goblet); also white frost (as covering the ground) -- bason, hoar(-y) frost. see HEBREW kaphar Forms and Transliterations וְלִכְפוֹרֵ֥י וְלִכְפוֹרֵ֨י וּכְפ֔וֹר וּכְפֹ֥ר וּכְפֹרֵ֤י וּכְפֽוֹר׃ וכפור וכפור׃ וכפר וכפרי ולכפורי כְּ֝פ֗וֹר כְּפ֤וֹרֵי כְּפוֹרֵ֤י כַּכְּפֹ֖ר ככפר כפור כפורי לִכְפ֣וֹר לִכְפ֥וֹר לכפור kak·kə·p̄ōr kakkeFor kakkəp̄ōr kə·p̄ō·w·rê kə·p̄ō·wr keFor kefoRei kəp̄ōwr kəp̄ōwrê lichFor liḵ·p̄ō·wr liḵp̄ōwr ū·ḵə·p̄ō·rê ū·ḵə·p̄ō·wr ū·ḵə·p̄ōr ucheFor uchefoRei ūḵəp̄ōr ūḵəp̄ōrê ūḵəp̄ōwr velichfoRei wə·liḵ·p̄ō·w·rê wəliḵp̄ōwrêLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 16:14 HEB: מְחֻסְפָּ֔ס דַּ֥ק כַּכְּפֹ֖ר עַל־ הָאָֽרֶץ׃ NAS: fine as the frost on the ground. KJV: [as] small as the hoar frost on the ground. INT: flake-like fine as the frost on the ground 1 Chronicles 28:17 1 Chronicles 28:17 1 Chronicles 28:17 1 Chronicles 28:17 1 Chronicles 28:17 1 Chronicles 28:17 Ezra 1:10 Ezra 1:10 Ezra 8:27 Job 38:29 Psalm 147:16 12 Occurrences |
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