Hebrew · H6738, H3671 · unreviewed

צֵל כָּנָף

Shade , whether literal or figurative · an edge or extremity ; specifically (of a bird or army) a wing , (of a garment or bedclothing) a flap , (of the earth) a quarter , (of a building) a pinnacle

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צֵל H6738 shade , whether literal or figurative
Pronunciation ṣēl
Protective shadow—literal shade and figurative refuge, expressing divine safeguarding in psalmic covenantal language
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כָּנָף H3671 an edge or extremity ; specifically (of a bird or army) a wing , (of a garment or bedclothing) a flap , (of the earth) a quarter , (of a building) a pinnacle
Pronunciation kānāp
Extremity or protective edge; metaphorically divine protection ("shadow of your wings") and vulnerable exposure.
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What does צֵל כָּנָף (tsel kanaf) mean in the Bible?

צֵל · כָּנָף is a Hebrew word meaning "protective shade of wings".

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Meaning

protective shade of wings
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