Hebrew · H7092

קָפַץ

To draw together, i.e. close; by implication, to leap (by contracting the limbs); specifically, to die (from gathering up the feet)

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קָפַץ H7092

What does קָפַץ mean in the Bible?

קָפַץ is a Hebrew word meaning "to draw together, i.e. close; by implication, to leap (by contracting the limbs); specifically, to die (from gathering up the feet)". to draw together, i.

Full entry for קָפַץ (H7092) · Open the biblical lexicon

Meaning

to draw together, i.e. close; by implication, to leap (by contracting the limbs); specifically, to die (from gathering up the feet)
Extended definition

to draw together, i.e. close; by implication, to leap (by contracting the limbs); specifically, to die (from gathering up the feet) BDB: draw together Usage: shut (up), skip, stop, take out of the way.

Source: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
Word Origins

קָפַץ is a primitive root — no further derivation.

Grammatical Forms

How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.

Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense
Perfect Job 5:16 · Ps 107:42 · Ps 77:10
Imperfect Deut 15:7 · Isa 52:15
Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action
Participle active Song 2:8
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