Strong’s H3711

כָּפָה

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

kaphah

Pronunciation

kah-fah'

Definition

To bend, bow down, subdue

Meaning

to bend, to tame, subdue

Usage

The Hebrew verb "kaphah" primarily means to bend or bow down, often in the context of subduing or bringing into submission. It can refer to physical bending or a metaphorical submission, such as humbling oneself or being subdued by circumstances or divine intervention.

Bible references

Proverbs 21:14