Topics Hebrew Roots & Words
Kaph
By Jeff A. Benner
(kal) Complete / Vessel
Pictograph: The pictograph is a picture of the bent palm representing the bending or subduing of the will, the is a picture of a shepherd staff or yoke. Combined these mean "tame for the yoke".
Definition: An animal or land that is tamed has been worked and is complete and ready for use. Taming include; construction of holding pens, putting the soil to the plow, harvesting of crops, milk or meat. One eats once the harvest is complete.
Strong's #: n/a
(ken) Stand / Root
Pictograph: The pictograph is a picture of the open palm, the is a picture of a seed. Combined these mean "opening of a seed".
Definition: When the seed opens the roots begin to form the base of the plant by going down into the soil. The plant rises out of the ground forming the stalk of the plant. A tall tree can only stand tall and firm because of the strong root system which supports it.
Strong's #: 3653, 3654, 3651
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