כְּפוֹר
ke.phor (H3713B)
frost
AI Word Study
The word כְּפוֹר (ke.phor) is used three times in the Hebrew Bible to describe "frost." This definition places it squarely in the domain of weather phenomena. The fact that it is a single, specific term does not suggest a complex or abstract concept, but rather an observable, tangible experience. Its usage in the Bible is relatively rare, implying that frost was a notable or significant occurrence in ancient times. This observation carries implications for understanding the climate and environmental conditions in which the Israelites lived. For those who lived in regions where frost was common, the word "frost" would have been instantly recognizable and evocative, conveying a sense of winter's chill and possibly even famine.
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When the dew that lay had gone, behold, on the surface of the wilderness was a small round thing, small as the frost on the ground.
Whose womb did the ice come out of? Who has given birth to the gray frost of the sky?