Strongs Number: H3730
- Hebrew Word
- כַּפְתֹּר
- Transliteration
- kaphtôr
- Phonetic
- kaf-tore'
- Part of Speech
- Noun Masculine
- Strongs Definition
-
a chaplet; but used only in an architectonic {sense} that {is} the capital of a {column} or a wreath like button or disk on the candelabrum
- BDB Definition
-
1. bulb, knob, capital, capital of a pillar
a. knob, bulb (as ornament)
b. capital (of a pillar)
- Origin
- Probably from an unused root meaning to encircle
- Bible Usage
- {knop} (upper) lintel.