Strong’s H3802

כָּתֵף

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

katheph

Pronunciation

kah-TAYF

Definition

Shoulder, side, shoulder blade

Meaning

the shoulder, side-piece, lateral projection of anything

Usage

The Hebrew word "katheph" primarily refers to the shoulder or shoulder blade. It is used in the Bible to describe the physical part of the body, as well as metaphorically to indicate strength, burden-bearing, or support. The term can also refer to the side of something, such as a mountain or structure.

Bible references

Exodus 27:14;Exodus 27:15;Exodus 28:7;Exodus 28:12;Exodus 28:12;Exodus 28:25;Exodus 28:27;Exodus 38:14;Exodus 38:15;Exodus 39:4;Exodus 39:7;Exodus 39:18;Exodus 39:20;Numbers 7:9;Numbers 34:11;Deuteronomy 33:12;Joshua 15:8;Joshua 15:10;Joshua 15:11;Joshua 18:12;Joshua 18:13;Joshua 18:16;Joshua 18:18;Joshua 18:19;Judges 16:3