כָּפַר
ka.phar
H3722B
H:V
Hebrew
to cover
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Hebrew
Language
ka.phar denotes applying pitch as a covering to the ark’s interior and exterior in Genesis 6:14.
The attested use describes covering the ark on both its interior and exterior with pitch in Genesis 6:14.
Senses in use
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Applying a protective pitch covering · dominant
In Genesis 6:14, the sequential perfect second masculine singular form occurs in the instruction concerning the ark; the APB renders the clause “cover it inside and out with pitch.”
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Genesis 6:14, the APB presents the action as “cover it inside and out with pitch.” It confirms the clause’s overall action rather than isolating every element of the Hebrew form.