Chophaph — H2653

Definition

verb

to cover (in protection)

1. (Qal) to cover, enclose, shelter, shield, surround

Usually translated as

cover

Origin

a primitive root (compare H2645, H3182)

• Châphâh (H2645)
• Yâchêph (H3182)

Occurrences

Chophaph occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Deuteronomy (1)

• Deuteronomy 33:12 — And of Benjamin he said, The beloved of the LORD shall dwell in safety by him; and the Lord shall cover (חֹפֵ֤ף) him all the day long, and he shall dwell between his shoulders.