Hebrew · H3588, H5307

כִּי־יִפֹּל הַנֹּפֵל

(By implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed · to fall , in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)

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כִּי H3588 (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Pronunciation kiy
Multivalent conjunctive particle whose meaning shifts dramatically based on context and attached particles; foundational to logical and causal relationships throughout biblical discourse.
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נָפַל H5307 to fall , in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)

What does כִּי־יִפֹּל הַנֹּפֵל (ki-yippol hannofel) mean in the Bible?

כִּי · נָפַל is a Hebrew phrase meaning "(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed".

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Meaning

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
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