What does חֹפֶן mean in the Bible?
חֹפֶן is a Hebrew word meaning "a fist (only in the dual)".
Hebrew · H2651
חֹפֶן
A fist (only in the dual)
Reading a lexicon entry
What this page is: Each lexicon entry shows the original Hebrew or Greek word behind the English translation: its meaning, its range of use, and where it appears in Scripture.
Strong's number: The Strong's code (H- or G-) is the standard reference number for this word. It connects this entry to chapter and passage language tabs.
Where it appears: The witness passages show where this word is used in context. Click any to open the study page for that passage.
This lexicon entry is part of our ongoing editorial review. If you notice missing content, unclear wording, or a possible correction, please send us a note through theConnect page. Screenshots are helpful.
חֹפֶןH2651
What does חֹפֶן mean in the Bible?
חֹפֶן is a Hebrew word meaning "a fist (only in the dual)".
Full entry for חֹפֶן (H2651) · Open the biblical lexicon
Questions this entry answers
How does the BSB render H2651?
The BSB source-word alignment has 6 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include . . . (3), in His hands (1), the hands (1), your hands (1).
Where does חֹפֶן appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Exodus 9:8. Its strongest book concentrations include Ezekiel (2), Ecclesiastes (1), Exodus (1), Leviticus (1).
Source Word Evidence
BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.
How English Renders It. . .3×Exodus 9:8, Leviticus 16:12, Ecclesiastes 4:6
in His hands1×Proverbs 30:4
the hands1×Ezekiel 10:7
your hands1×Ezekiel 10:2
Show sample aligned rows
Exodus 9:8חָפְנֵיכֶ֔םto. . .Noun - masculine dual construct | second person masculine pluralLeviticus 16:12חָפְנָ֔יוto. . .Noun - masculine dual construct | third person masculine singularProverbs 30:4בְּחָפְנָ֡יוtoin His handsPreposition-b | Noun - masculine dual construct | third person masculine singularEcclesiastes 4:6חָפְנַ֛יִםto. . .Noun - mdEzekiel 10:2חָפְנֶ֤יךָtoyour handsNoun - masculine dual construct | second person masculine singularEzekiel 10:7חָפְנֵ֖יtothe handsNoun - masculine dual construct
Usage map
A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.
First aligned rowExodus 9:8
Aligned rows6
Books represented5
Exodus1Leviticus1Proverbs1Ecclesiastes1Ezekiel2
Source forms
בְּחָפְנָ֡יו1xbə·ḥā·p̄ə·nāwProverbs 30:4
חָפְנֵ֖י1xḥā·p̄ə·nêEzekiel 10:7
חָפְנָ֔יו1xḥā·p̄ə·nāwLeviticus 16:12
חָפְנֶ֤יךָ1xḥā·p̄ə·ne·ḵāEzekiel 10:2
חָפְנֵיכֶ֔ם1xḥā·p̄ə·nê·ḵemExodus 9:8
חָפְנַ֛יִם1xḥā·p̄ə·na·yimEcclesiastes 4:6
Parsing patterns
Noun - masculine dual construct1xEzekiel 10:7
Noun - masculine dual construct | second person masculine plural1xExodus 9:8
Noun - masculine dual construct | second person masculine singular1xEzekiel 10:2
Noun - masculine dual construct | third person masculine singular1xLeviticus 16:12
Noun - md1xEcclesiastes 4:6
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine dual construct | third person masculine singular1xProverbs 30:4
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. a fist (only in the dual)
Source Gloss
a fist (only in the dual)
Extended definitionSource: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
a fist (only in the dual) BDB: hollow of hand Usage: fists, (both) hands, hand(-ful).
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Word Origins
חֹפֶן is of uncertain origin - no further derivation.
Part of These Phrases
Compound and idiomatic phrases that include this word. Follow a link to study the phrase and how its parts work together.