כֶּסֶף
Silver (from its pale color); by implication, money · properly, to try , i.e. (by implication) select
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כֶּסֶף H3701 silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
בָּחַר H977 properly, to try , i.e. (by implication) select
What does כֶּסֶף (keseph nivchar) mean in the Bible?
כֶּסֶף · בָּחַר is a Hebrew word meaning "silver (from its pale color); by implication, money". money, price, silver(-ling). The metaphor communicates purity, value, and reliability.
Full entry for כֶּסֶף (H3701, H977) · Browse the biblical lexicon
Meaning
money, price, silver(-ling).
Why This Word Matters
The metaphor communicates purity, value, and reliability. Proverbs 10:20
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Biblical Occurrences
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