Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)
to shield
Usage: (Qal) to cover, enclose, shelter, shield, surround
Strong's Number
H2653
Language
Hebrew
Linked Usages
1
Books
1
Strong's H2653 Quick Answer
Strong's H2653 חָפַף (chophaph) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. chophaph (khaw-faf') v. 1. to cover (in protection) [a primitive root] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include cover. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.
- Meaning
- chophaph (khaw-faf') v. 1. to cover (in protection) [a primitive root]
- Usage
- 1 linked usage
- Books
- 1 indexed book
- Corpus
- Old Testament
- Usage Words
- cover
Meaning and Definition
chophaph (khaw-faf') v. 1. to cover (in protection) [a primitive root] KJV: cover. Compare: H2645, H3182
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H2653. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's H2653 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render chophaph, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
cover
Deuteronomy 33:12
How Strong's H2653 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 1 linked usage.
- The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.
Strong's H2653 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's H2653 in the Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Old Testament.
And of Benjamin he said, The beloved of the LORD shall dwell in safety by him; and the Lord shall cover him all the day long, and he shall dwell between his shoulders.
Usage Excerpts
First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's H2653.
And of Benjamin he said, The beloved of the LORD shall dwell in safety by him; and the Lord shall cover him all the day long, and he shall dwell between his shoulders.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's H2653, grouped by book.
Deuteronomy 1 usage, Old Testament
Strong's H2653 FAQ
What does chophaph (חׇפַף) mean?
Chophaph (Strong's H2653) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "cover". chophaph (khaw-faf') v. 1. to cover (in protection) [a primitive root]
How many times is chophaph (חׇפַף) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's H2653 across 1 book.
Where can I study chophaph (חׇפַף) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H2653 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.
What English words translate chophaph (חׇפַף)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as cover. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.