1 Chronicles 28:17 — Word Study
WLCוְהַמִּזְלָג֧וֹת וְהַמִּזְרָק֛וֹת וְהַקְּשָׂוֹ֖ת זָהָ֣ב טָה֑וֹר וְלִכְפוֹרֵ֨י הַזָּהָ֤ב בְּמִשְׁקָל֙ לִכְפ֣וֹר וּכְפ֔וֹר וְלִכְפוֹרֵ֥י הַכֶּ֛סֶף בְּמִשְׁקָ֖ל לִכְפ֥וֹר וּכְפֽוֹר׃
BSA[the weight of] the pureṭâhôwr [amount, quantity, refined, untainted] goldzâhâb [a valuable metal] for the forksmazlêg [meat-hooks, used in sacrifices] sprinkling bowlsmizrâq [basins, used for holding liquids] and pitchersqâsâh [jugs, cups] the weightmishqâl [measure, heaviness] of each goldzâhâb dishkᵉphôwr [bowl, vessel] the weightmishqâl [amount, quantity] of each silverkeçeph [valuable metal, often used for payment] bowlkᵉphôwr [basin, container]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וְהַמִּזְלָג֧וֹת | and the forks | Conjunction, particle, noun common feminine plural absolute |
| וְהַמִּזְרָק֛וֹת | and the bowls | Conjunction, particle, noun common feminine plural absolute |
| וְהַקְּשָׂוֹ֖ת | and the jugs | Conjunction, particle, noun common feminine plural absolute |
| זָהָ֣ב | gold | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| טָה֑וֹר | pure | Adj |
| וְלִכְפוֹרֵ֨י | and for [the] bowls of | Conjunction, preposition, noun common masculine plural construct |
| הַזָּהָ֤ב | gold | Particle, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| בְּמִשְׁקָל֙ | by weight | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| לִכְפ֣וֹר | for a bowl | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| וּכְפ֔וֹר | and a bowl | Conjunction, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| וְלִכְפוֹרֵ֥י | and for [the] bowls of | Conjunction, preposition, noun common masculine plural construct |
| הַכֶּ֛סֶף | silver | Particle, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| בְּמִשְׁקָ֖ל | by weight | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| לִכְפ֥וֹר | for a bowl | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| וּכְפֽוֹר׃ | and a bowl | Conjunction, noun common masculine singular absolute |
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| BSB | the weight of the pure gold for the forks, sprinkling bowls, and pitchers; the weight of each gold dish; the weight of each silver bowl; |
| KJV | Also pure gold for the fleshhooks, and the bowls, and the cups: and for the golden basons he gave gold by weight for every bason; and likewise silver by weight for every bason of silver: |
| ASV | and the flesh-hooks, and the basins, and the cups, of pure gold; and for the golden bowls by weight for every bowl; and for the silver bowls by weight for every bowl; |
| YLT | and the forks, and the bowls, and the cups of pure gold, and for the basins of gold, by weight for basin and basin, and for the basins of silver, by weight for basin and basin, |
| WEB | and the forks, the basins, and the cups, of pure gold; and for the golden bowls by weight for every bowl; and for the silver bowls by weight for every bowl; |
| BBE | Clear gold for the meat-hooks and the basins and the cups; for the gold basins, gold enough by weight for every basin; and silver by weight for every silver basin; |
Where they part company is מִזְרָק — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence consists of a main clause followed by two additional phrases detailing the weights of gold and silver items.
4 commentators on this verse
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Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 28:17
Sections marked generated are written from the data on this page rather than by a named author. Everything else — the lexicon entries, the cross references, the manuscript readings, the counts — is quoted from its source unchanged.
Context — Instructions for the Temple Furnishingsgenerated
1 Chronicles 28:17 details the specific weights of gold and silver items that were to be used in the temple, emphasizing the importance of precision in the construction and furnishing of the sacred space. This section follows a broader narrative where David outlines the plans for the temple, ensuring that everything is accounted for as per divine instruction.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Samuel 2:13–14 | or for the custom of the priests with the people. When any man offered a sacrifice, the servant of the priest would come with a three-pronged meat fork while the meat was boiling |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 4:20–22 | the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; |
| 3 | Numbers 7:13–14 | His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; |
| 4 | 1 Kings 7:48–50 | Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; |
| 5 | 1 Kings 10:21 | All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 5 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — מִזְלָג, ve.ha.miz.la.Gotgenerated
The word מִזְלָג (mizlag) refers to a fork, specifically a three-pronged fork used in sacrificial practices. It is derived from a root meaning to draw up, indicating its function as a fleshhook or implement in sacrifices.
This term appears in contexts related to the handling of meat during offerings, highlighting its significance in the rituals of ancient Israel.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main clause is governed by the finite verb וְהַמִּזְלָג֧וֹת, and the forks, with several noun phrases detailing the items and their weights following it. The structure emphasizes the list of items and their specific measurements, reflecting the meticulous nature of the instructions.
The Hebrew word order places the items before their weights, highlighting the importance of the objects themselves in the context of temple worship.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, מִזְלָג is rendered as κρεαγρῶν, which indicates a focus on the practical use of the forks in sacrificial rites, aligning with the Hebrew meaning.
This choice shows continuity in the understanding of sacrificial implements, though it narrows the focus to their function rather than their physical description.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 28:17 lists the weights of various gold and silver items for the temple, including forks, bowls, and jugs. This shows the careful planning and attention to detail in preparing for the worship of God.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The weights signify the importance of precision and care in the construction of the temple, reflecting the value placed on the items used in worship.
These items were essential for the sacrificial system and rituals, indicating their role in the worship practices of ancient Israel.
This verse is part of David's instructions regarding the temple's construction, emphasizing the importance of following God's design and specifications.
The detail teaches us about the seriousness of worship and the need for careful preparation in serving God.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What does the emphasis on weight and measurement teach us about the importance of worship?
- How can we apply the principle of careful preparation in our own spiritual practices?
- What role do material items play in our worship today?
- In what ways can we ensure that our service to God is done with excellence?
Commentators on this verse — 4 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 28:17 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAlso pure gold for the flesh hooks,.... To take the pieces of flesh out of the pots, in which they were boiled: and the bowls and the cups; and for the golden basins he gave gold by weight for every
Read John Gill on 1 Chronicles 28 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd by weight he gave gold for the tables of shewbread, for every table; and likewise silver for the tables of silver: No JFB commentary on these verses.
Read Robert Jamieson on 1 Chronicles 28 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(17) Also pure gold for the fleshhooks, and the bowls, and the cups.—Rather, and the forks, and the bowls, and the flagons were (in the schedule or inventory) pure gold. (See Exodus 27:3; 1 Samuel 2:13-14.) The bowls were used in lustral sprinkling, the golden flagons in libations (Exodus 25:29; Exodus 37:16; Numbers 4:7 only). The golden basons.—Tankards, or lidded pitchers (kĕ ?phôrîm): a word only found here and in Ezra 1:10; Ezra 8:27 (among the sacred vessels restored by Cyrus). By weight.—By the (required) weight. The altar of incense stood within the Holiest (the Dĕ ?bîr, or Adytum; Exodus 40:5). And gold for the pattern of the chariot of the cherubims, that spread out their…
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 28 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges17. also pure gold for the fleshhooks, and the bowls, and the cups] R.V. and the fleshhooks, and the basons, and the cups, of pure gold. fleshhooks] Exodus 27:3; 1 Samuel 2:13. bowls] R.V. basons; Hebrew mizrâq. These were used for dashing the blood of a victim against the altar. Cp. 2 Chronicles 29:22. the cups] Probably the same as the flagons (R.V.) of Exodus 25:29 which were used for pouring out the drink offering (to pour out withal, R.V.). and for the golden basons he gave gold by weight for every bason] R.V. and for the golden bowls by weight for every bowl. Cp. R.V. of 1 Chronicles 28:14; 1 Chronicles 28:16. and likewise silver by weight for every bason of silver] R.V. and for the…
Read Cambridge on 1 Chronicles 28 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
the weight of the pure gold for the forks, sprinkling bowls, and pitchers; the weight of each gold dish; the weight of each silver bowl;
and the forks, the basins, and the cups, of pure gold; and for the golden bowls by weight for every bowl; and for the silver bowls by weight for every bowl;
the weight of the pure gold for the forks, sprinkling bowls, and pitchers; the weight of each gold dish; the weight of each silver bowl;
for the pure gold used for the meat forks, bowls, and jars, for the small gold bowls, including the weight for each bowl, for the small silver bowls, including the weight for each bowl,
Tyndale line
Also pure gold for the fleshhooks, and the bowls, and the cups: and for the golden basons he gave gold by weight for every bason; and likewise silver by weight for every bason of silver:
and the flesh-hooks, and the basins, and the cups, of pure gold; and for the golden bowls by weight for every bowl; and for the silver bowls by weight for every bowl;
and the fleshhooks, and the basons, and the cups, of pure gold: and for the golden bowls by weight for every bowl; and for the silver bowls by weight for every bowl:
Also pure gold for the flesh-hooks, and the bowls, and the cups: and for the golden basins he gave gold by weight for every basin; and likewise silver by weight for every basin of silver:
And pure golde for the fleshhookes, and the bowles, and plates, and for basens, golde in weight for euery basen, and for siluer basens, by weight for euery basen,
Strictly literal
and pure gold for the forks, and the bowls, and the goblets; and for the golden basons by weight for every bason; and for the silver basons by weight for every bason;
and the forks, and the bowls, and the cups of pure gold, and for the basins of gold, by weight for basin and basin, and for the basins of silver, by weight for basin and basin,
and the forks, and the bowls, and the cups of pure gold, and for the basins of gold, by weight for basin and basin, and for the basins of silver, by weight for basin and basin,
Also [concerning] the forks, and the bowls, and the supporters of pure gold; and concerning the golden cups after the weight for every cup; and concerning the silver cups after the weight for every cup;
He gave the weight of pure gold for the meat forks, basins, and cups. He gave the weight for each of the gold bowls, and the weight of each of the silver bowls.
From the Latin
For fleshhooks also, and bowls, and censers of fine gold, and for little lions of gold, according to the measure he gave by weight, for every lion. In like manner also for lions of silver he set aside a different weight of silver.
Simplified
the weight of pure gold for the forks, basins, and cups; the weight of each gold dish; the weight of each silver bowl;
Clear gold for the meat-hooks and the basins and the cups; for the gold basins, gold enough by weight for every basin; and silver by weight for every silver basin;
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text provides a detailed account of the weights and items, while the Septuagint matches some of the terms but does not preserve the full structure of the Hebrew. The Septuagint's word order and articles differ, indicating a distinct interpretative approach.
וְהַמִּזְלָג֧וֹת וְהַמִּזְרָק֛וֹת וְהַקְּשָׂוֹ֖ת זָהָ֣ב טָה֑וֹר וְלִכְפוֹרֵ֨י הַזָּהָ֤ב בְּמִשְׁקָל֙ לִכְפ֣וֹר וּכְפ֔וֹר וְלִכְפוֹרֵ֥י הַכֶּ֛סֶף בְּמִשְׁקָ֖ל לִכְפ֥וֹר וּכְפֽוֹר׃
6 of the 15 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
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Lexicons — every word in 1 Chronicles 28:17
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
מַזְלֵג (mazleg) refers to a fork, specifically a three-pronged fork that is associated with sacrificial practices. It has a feminine form, מִזְלָגָה (mizlagah), which carries the same meaning. The word is derived from an unused root meaning to draw up, indicating its function as a fleshhook or implement in sacrifices.
מַזְלֵג n.m. appar. a sacrificial implement, three-pronged fork
base
[מִזְלָגָה] n.[f.] id. [g.bj.ab]—a sacrificial implement
base
H4207a מַזְלֵג appar. a sacrificial implement, three-pronged fork H4207b מִזְלָגָה id. [4207a]—a sacrificial implement
4207 mazleg maz-layg'
or (feminine) mizlagah {miz-law-gaw'}; from an unused root
meaning to draw up; a fork:--fleshhook.
מַזְלֵג (maz.leg) — fork.
three-pronged fork
Another spelling of miz.la.gah (מִזְלָגָה "fork" H4207B)
מִזְלָגָה (miz.la.gah) — fork.
a sacrificial implement, three-pronged fork
Also means: maz.leg (מַזְלֵג "fork" H4207A)
Conj | Art | N-fp — Conjunction · particle · noun common feminine plural absoluteHC/Td/Ncfpa
The Hebrew word מִזְרָק (*mizraq*) refers to a bowl or basin, specifically a vessel used for throwing or tossing liquids. It is derived from the root meaning to sprinkle. The entries consistently describe it as a bowl, with some emphasis on its use for wine or liquids.
מִזְרָק n.m. bowl, bason (prop. vessel for throwing or tossing a liquid)
base
H4219 מִזְרָק bowl, bason (prop. vessel for throwing or tossing a liquid)
4219 mizraq miz-rawk'
from 2236; a bowl (as if for sprinkling):--bason, bowl.
see HEBREW for 02236
מִזְרָק (miz.raq) — bowl.
1) bowl, basin
1a) bowl (for wine)
1b) basin (vessel for throwing or tossing a liquid)
Conj | Art | N-mp — Conjunction · particle · noun common feminine plural absoluteHC/Td/Ncfpa
קַשְׂוָה (qasah) refers to a type of jug or jar, specifically a utensil used in the tabernacle and temple. The word is derived from an unused root meaning to be round, emphasizing the shape of the jug. It appears in contexts related to ceremonial or religious use.
[קַשְׂוָה] n.f. a kind of jug, jar, utensil of tabern. and (Ch) temple
base
H7184 קַשְׂוָה a kind of jug, jar, utensil of tabern. and (Ch) temple
7184 qasah kaw-saw'
or qasvah {kas-vaw'}; from an unused root meaning to be
round; a jug (from its shape):--cover, cup.
קַשְׂוָה (qa.sah) — jug.
a kind of jug, jar
Conj | Art | N-fp — Conjunction · particle · noun common feminine plural absoluteHC/Td/Ncfpa
זָהָב (zahab) means gold and is derived from an unused root that conveys the idea of shimmering. It encompasses various aspects of gold, including its value as a precious metal, its use as a measure of weight, and its figurative brilliance. The term appears in contexts related to wealth, merchandise, and gifts.
זָהָב 385 n.m. gold
= gold-ore, gold in raw state
gold as wealth
gold as spoil of war
gold as merchandise
gold as costly gift
gold as material
gold described by its source
gold defined by var. adj. and pts.
as measure of weight and value
= golden oil, from colour
often named with
the chief vbs. used
base
H2091 זָהָב gold
2091 zahab zaw-hawb'
from an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively,
something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky:--
gold(-en), fair weather.
זָהָב (za.hav) — gold.
1) gold
1a) as precious metal
1b) as a measure of weight
1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.)
Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
gold (zahabh; chrusos):
1. Terms:
No metal has been more frequently mentioned in Old Testament writings than gold, and none has had more terms applied to it. Among these terms the one most used is zahabh. The Arabic equivalent, dhahab, is still the common name for gold throughout Palestine, Syria and Egypt. With zahabh frequently occur other words which, translated, mean "pure" (Ex 25:11), "refined" (1Ch 28:18), "finest" (1Ki 10:18), "beaten" (1Ki 10:17), "Ophir" (Ps 45:9).
Other terms occurring are: paz, "fine gold" (Job 28:17;
Gold
(1.) Heb. zahab, so called from its yellow colour (Ex. 25:11; 1 Chr. 28:18; 2 Chr. 3:5).
(2.) Heb. segor, from its compactness, or as being enclosed or treasured up; thus precious or “fine gold” (1 Kings 6:20; 7:49).
Gold was known from the very earliest times. (Genesis 2:11) It was at first used chiefly for ornaments, etc. (Genesis 24:22) Coined money was not known to the ancients till a comparatively late period; and on the Egyptian tombs gold is represented as being weighed in rings for commercial purposes. Comp. (Genesis 43:21) Gold was extremely abundant in ancient times, (1 Chronicles 22:14; 2 Chronicles 1:15; 9:9; Daniel 3:1; Nahum 2:9) but this did not depreciate its value, because of the enormous quantities consumed by…
A well-known valuable metal, found in many parts of the world, and obtained anciently in Ophir, Job 28:16; Parvaim, 2Ch 3:6; Sheba, and Raamah, Eze 27:22. Job alludes to gold in various forms, Job 22:24 28:15-19. Abraham was rich in it, and female ornaments were early made of it, Ge 13:2 24:22,35. It is spoken of throughout Scripture; and the use of it among and ancient Hebrews, in its native and mixed state, and for the same purposes as at present, was very common. The Ark of the Covenant was overlaid with pure gold; the mercy seat, the vessels and utensils belonging to the tabernacle, and those also of the house of…
טָהוֹר (tahor) means clean or pure, covering physical, ceremonial, and moral senses. It is derived from the root word associated with H2891. The entries emphasize its application in various contexts, including animals and ethical purity.
טָהוֹר adj. clean, pure
base
H2889 טָהוֹר clean, pure
2889 tahowr taw-hore'
or tahor {taw-hore'}; from 2891; pure (in a physical,
chemical, ceremonial or moral sense):--clean, fair,
pure(-ness).
see HEBREW for 02891
טָהוֹר (ta.hor) — pure.
1) pure, clean
1a) clean (ceremonially-of animals)
1b) pure (physically)
1c) pure, clean (morally, ethically)
Adj — AdjHAamsa
כְּפוֹר (kefor) refers to both a 'bowl' and 'hoar frost.' It is derived from a root meaning 'cover,' suggesting a connection to items that hold or contain. The term appears in contexts related to temple vessels and natural phenomena, specifically frost as a covering on the ground.
כְּפוֹר n.m. bowl of gold or silver, used in the temple (late)
base
כְּפוֹר n.m. hoar frost
base
H3713a כְּפוֹר bowl H3713b כְּפוֹר hoar frost
3713 kphowr kef-ore'
from 3722; properly, a cover, i.e. (by implication) a tankard
(or covered goblet); also white frost (as covering the
ground):--bason, hoar(-y) frost.
see HEBREW for 03722
כְּפוֹר (ke.phor) — bowl.
bowl, basin
כְּפוֹר (ke.phor) — frost.
hoar frost, frost
Conj | Prep | N-mp — Conjunction · preposition · noun common masculine plural constructHC/R/Ncmpc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
זָהָב (zahab) means gold and is derived from an unused root that conveys the idea of shimmering. It encompasses various aspects of gold, including its value as a precious metal, its use as a measure of weight, and its figurative brilliance. The term appears in contexts related to wealth, merchandise, and gifts.
זָהָב 385 n.m. gold
= gold-ore, gold in raw state
gold as wealth
gold as spoil of war
gold as merchandise
gold as costly gift
gold as material
gold described by its source
gold defined by var. adj. and pts.
as measure of weight and value
= golden oil, from colour
often named with
the chief vbs. used
base
H2091 זָהָב gold
2091 zahab zaw-hawb'
from an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively,
something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky:--
gold(-en), fair weather.
זָהָב (za.hav) — gold.
1) gold
1a) as precious metal
1b) as a measure of weight
1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.)
Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
Art | N-ms — Particle · noun common masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ncmsa
gold (zahabh; chrusos):
1. Terms:
No metal has been more frequently mentioned in Old Testament writings than gold, and none has had more terms applied to it. Among these terms the one most used is zahabh. The Arabic equivalent, dhahab, is still the common name for gold throughout Palestine, Syria and Egypt. With zahabh frequently occur other words which, translated, mean "pure" (Ex 25:11), "refined" (1Ch 28:18), "finest" (1Ki 10:18), "beaten" (1Ki 10:17), "Ophir" (Ps 45:9).
Other terms occurring are: paz, "fine gold" (Job 28:17;
Gold
(1.) Heb. zahab, so called from its yellow colour (Ex. 25:11; 1 Chr. 28:18; 2 Chr. 3:5).
(2.) Heb. segor, from its compactness, or as being enclosed or treasured up; thus precious or “fine gold” (1 Kings 6:20; 7:49).
Gold was known from the very earliest times. (Genesis 2:11) It was at first used chiefly for ornaments, etc. (Genesis 24:22) Coined money was not known to the ancients till a comparatively late period; and on the Egyptian tombs gold is represented as being weighed in rings for commercial purposes. Comp. (Genesis 43:21) Gold was extremely abundant in ancient times, (1 Chronicles 22:14; 2 Chronicles 1:15; 9:9; Daniel 3:1; Nahum 2:9) but this did not depreciate its value, because of the enormous quantities consumed by…
A well-known valuable metal, found in many parts of the world, and obtained anciently in Ophir, Job 28:16; Parvaim, 2Ch 3:6; Sheba, and Raamah, Eze 27:22. Job alludes to gold in various forms, Job 22:24 28:15-19. Abraham was rich in it, and female ornaments were early made of it, Ge 13:2 24:22,35. It is spoken of throughout Scripture; and the use of it among and ancient Hebrews, in its native and mixed state, and for the same purposes as at present, was very common. The Ark of the Covenant was overlaid with pure gold; the mercy seat, the vessels and utensils belonging to the tabernacle, and those also of the house of…
מִשְׁקָל (mishqal) means 'weight' and is derived from a root that implies weighing. It covers the concept of weight in a numerical sense and the act of weighing. The entries consistently define it as related to heaviness or weight.
מִשְׁקָל 49 n.m. id. [מִשְׁקוֹל];—weight
base
H4948 מִשְׁקָל id. [מִשְׁקוֹל];—weight
4948 mishqal mish-kawl'
from 8254; weight (numerically estimated); hence, weighing
(the act):--(full) weight.
see HEBREW for 08254
מִשְׁקָל (mish.qal) — weight.
heaviness, weight
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHR/Ncmsa
wat (Measure of quantity) mishqal, (mishqol (Eze 4:10), from shaqkal, "to weigh" 'ebhen, "a stone" used for weighing in the balance): Weights were commonly of stone or bronze (or of lead, Zec 5:7,8). They were of various forms, such as the lion-shaped weights of Babylonia and Assyria, or in the form of birds and other animals. The Hebrew and Phoenician weights, when made of stone, were barrel-shaped or spindle-shaped, but in bronze they were often cubical or octagonal or with numerous faces (see illustration under WEIGHTS AND MEASURES). Hemispherical or dome-shaped stone weights have been found in Palestine (PEFS, 1902, p. 344; 1903, p. 117; 1904, p. 209).
כְּפוֹר (kefor) refers to both a 'bowl' and 'hoar frost.' It is derived from a root meaning 'cover,' suggesting a connection to items that hold or contain. The term appears in contexts related to temple vessels and natural phenomena, specifically frost as a covering on the ground.
כְּפוֹר n.m. bowl of gold or silver, used in the temple (late)
base
כְּפוֹר n.m. hoar frost
base
H3713a כְּפוֹר bowl H3713b כְּפוֹר hoar frost
3713 kphowr kef-ore'
from 3722; properly, a cover, i.e. (by implication) a tankard
(or covered goblet); also white frost (as covering the
ground):--bason, hoar(-y) frost.
see HEBREW for 03722
כְּפוֹר (ke.phor) — bowl.
bowl, basin
כְּפוֹר (ke.phor) — frost.
hoar frost, frost
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHR/Ncmsa
bol:
(1) The primitive Hebrews, like the wandering Bedouin of today, probably used bowls of wood, as less breakable than earthenware. Some hollow dish of the sort would be indispensable, even in the lowest stage of nomad life, to receive the milk of the flock, and as the common dish in which to serve the family meal. We have abundant proof, however, that vessels of earthenware of various sorts were in use by the settled peoples of Canaan in the earliest times. Many interesting specimens, characteristic of different peoples and ages, have been found by excavators of the PEF, especially recently by Flinders Petrie and Fred. Bliss at Tell el-Hesy (see Tell el-Hesy (Lachish), by Petrie, and A Mound of Many Cities, by Bliss) and by Macalister and others at Gezer, Taanach, Megiddo, etc. (see PEFS).
Bowl
The sockets of the lamps of the golden candlestick of the tabernacle are called bowls (Ex. 25:31, 33, 34; 37:17, 19, 20); the same word so rendered being elsewhere rendered “cup” (Gen. 44:2, 12, 16), and wine “pot” (Jer. 35:5). The reservoir for oil, from which pipes led to each lamp in Zechariah’s vision of the candlestick, is called also by this name (Zech. 4:2, 3); so also are the vessels used for libations (Ex. 25:29; 37:16).
כְּפוֹר (kefor) refers to both a 'bowl' and 'hoar frost.' It is derived from a root meaning 'cover,' suggesting a connection to items that hold or contain. The term appears in contexts related to temple vessels and natural phenomena, specifically frost as a covering on the ground.
כְּפוֹר n.m. bowl of gold or silver, used in the temple (late)
base
כְּפוֹר n.m. hoar frost
base
H3713a כְּפוֹר bowl H3713b כְּפוֹר hoar frost
3713 kphowr kef-ore'
from 3722; properly, a cover, i.e. (by implication) a tankard
(or covered goblet); also white frost (as covering the
ground):--bason, hoar(-y) frost.
see HEBREW for 03722
כְּפוֹר (ke.phor) — bowl.
bowl, basin
כְּפוֹר (ke.phor) — frost.
hoar frost, frost
HC/Ncmsa — Conjunction · noun common masculine singular absoluteHC/Ncmsa
bol:
(1) The primitive Hebrews, like the wandering Bedouin of today, probably used bowls of wood, as less breakable than earthenware. Some hollow dish of the sort would be indispensable, even in the lowest stage of nomad life, to receive the milk of the flock, and as the common dish in which to serve the family meal. We have abundant proof, however, that vessels of earthenware of various sorts were in use by the settled peoples of Canaan in the earliest times. Many interesting specimens, characteristic of different peoples and ages, have been found by excavators of the PEF, especially recently by Flinders Petrie and Fred. Bliss at Tell el-Hesy (see Tell el-Hesy (Lachish), by Petrie, and A Mound of Many Cities, by Bliss) and by Macalister and others at Gezer, Taanach, Megiddo, etc. (see PEFS).
Bowl
The sockets of the lamps of the golden candlestick of the tabernacle are called bowls (Ex. 25:31, 33, 34; 37:17, 19, 20); the same word so rendered being elsewhere rendered “cup” (Gen. 44:2, 12, 16), and wine “pot” (Jer. 35:5). The reservoir for oil, from which pipes led to each lamp in Zechariah’s vision of the candlestick, is called also by this name (Zech. 4:2, 3); so also are the vessels used for libations (Ex. 25:29; 37:16).
כְּפוֹר (kefor) refers to both a 'bowl' and 'hoar frost.' It is derived from a root meaning 'cover,' suggesting a connection to items that hold or contain. The term appears in contexts related to temple vessels and natural phenomena, specifically frost as a covering on the ground.
כְּפוֹר n.m. bowl of gold or silver, used in the temple (late)
base
כְּפוֹר n.m. hoar frost
base
H3713a כְּפוֹר bowl H3713b כְּפוֹר hoar frost
3713 kphowr kef-ore'
from 3722; properly, a cover, i.e. (by implication) a tankard
(or covered goblet); also white frost (as covering the
ground):--bason, hoar(-y) frost.
see HEBREW for 03722
כְּפוֹר (ke.phor) — bowl.
bowl, basin
כְּפוֹר (ke.phor) — frost.
hoar frost, frost
HC/R/Ncmpc — Conjunction · preposition · noun common masculine plural constructHC/R/Ncmpc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
כֶּ֫סֶף (ke.seph) refers to silver and money, derived from a root meaning 'to be pale.' It encompasses various aspects of silver, including its use as a metal, ornament, and a measure of wealth or value. The term appears in contexts related to payment and price, indicating its significance in transactions.
כֶּ֫סֶף 402 n.m. silver, money
= silver ore, raw silver
silver as bright, shining
silver, as wealth
silver as spoil of war
silver as merchandise
silver as costly gift
silver as material
silver as measure of weight and value
among vbs. and phr.
base
H3701 כֶּ֫סֶף silver, money
3701 keceph keh'-sef
from 3700; silver (from its pale color); by implication,
money:--money, price, silver(-ling).
see HEBREW for 03700
כֶּ֫סֶף (ke.seph) — silver: money.
: money/payment/silver
1) silver, money
1a) silver
1a1) as metal
1a2) as ornament
1a3) as colour
1b) money, shekels, talents
כֶּ֫סֶף (ke.seph) — silver: price.
: price
1) silver, money
1a) silver
1a1) as metal
1a2) as ornament
1a3) as colour
1b) money, shekels, talents
Art | N-ms — Particle · noun common masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ncmsa
sil'-ver (keceph; argurion, arguros): Silver was known in the earliest historic times. Specimens of early Egyptian and Babylonian silver work testify to the skill of the ancient silversmiths. In Palestine, silver objects have been found antedating the occupation of the land by the Hebrews. This metal was used for making all kinds of ornamental objects. In the mound of Gezer were found bowls, vases, ladles, hairpins, rings and bracelets of silver. The rings and settings for scarabs or seals were commonly of this metal. The first mention of silver in the Bible is in Ge 13:2, where it says that Abraham was rich in cattle, in silver and gold. At that time it was commonly used in exchange in the form of bars or other shapes. Coins of that metal were of a much later date (Ge 20:16…
Silver
Used for a great variety of purposes, as may be judged from the frequent references to it in Scripture. It first appears in commerce in Gen. 13:2; 23:15, 16. It was largely employed for making vessels for the sanctuary in the wilderness (Ex. 26:19; 27:17; Num. 7:13, 19; 10:2). There is no record of its having been found in Syria or Palestine. It was brought in large quantities by foreign merchants from abroad, from Spain and India and other countries probably.
In very early times silver was used for ornaments, (Genesis 24:53) and for vessels of various kinds. Images for idolatrous worship were made of silver or overlaid with it, (Exodus 20:23; Hosea 13:2); Habb 2:19 Bar. 6:39, and the manufacture of silver shrines for Diana was a trade in Ephesus. (Acts 19:24) But its chief use was as a medium of exchange, and throughout the Old Testament we find "silver" used for money, like the French argent . Silver was brought to Solomon from Arabia, (2 Chronicles 9:14) and from Tarshish, (2 Chronicles 9:21) which supplied the markets…
One of the precious metals and the one most commonly used as coin among all nations. It is first mentioned in Scripture in the history of Abraham, Ge 13:2 20:16 23:16, and was used in constricting the tabernacle, Ex 26:19,32, and afterwards the temple, 1Ch 29:4. In employing it as a medium of trade, the ancient Hebrews weighed it out, instead of having coins. In the times of the New Testament there were coins. See SHEKEL, and MONEY.
מִשְׁקָל (mishqal) means 'weight' and is derived from a root that implies weighing. It covers the concept of weight in a numerical sense and the act of weighing. The entries consistently define it as related to heaviness or weight.
מִשְׁקָל 49 n.m. id. [מִשְׁקוֹל];—weight
base
H4948 מִשְׁקָל id. [מִשְׁקוֹל];—weight
4948 mishqal mish-kawl'
from 8254; weight (numerically estimated); hence, weighing
(the act):--(full) weight.
see HEBREW for 08254
מִשְׁקָל (mish.qal) — weight.
heaviness, weight
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHR/Ncmsa
wat (Measure of quantity) mishqal, (mishqol (Eze 4:10), from shaqkal, "to weigh" 'ebhen, "a stone" used for weighing in the balance): Weights were commonly of stone or bronze (or of lead, Zec 5:7,8). They were of various forms, such as the lion-shaped weights of Babylonia and Assyria, or in the form of birds and other animals. The Hebrew and Phoenician weights, when made of stone, were barrel-shaped or spindle-shaped, but in bronze they were often cubical or octagonal or with numerous faces (see illustration under WEIGHTS AND MEASURES). Hemispherical or dome-shaped stone weights have been found in Palestine (PEFS, 1902, p. 344; 1903, p. 117; 1904, p. 209).
כְּפוֹר (kefor) refers to both a 'bowl' and 'hoar frost.' It is derived from a root meaning 'cover,' suggesting a connection to items that hold or contain. The term appears in contexts related to temple vessels and natural phenomena, specifically frost as a covering on the ground.
כְּפוֹר n.m. bowl of gold or silver, used in the temple (late)
base
כְּפוֹר n.m. hoar frost
base
H3713a כְּפוֹר bowl H3713b כְּפוֹר hoar frost
3713 kphowr kef-ore'
from 3722; properly, a cover, i.e. (by implication) a tankard
(or covered goblet); also white frost (as covering the
ground):--bason, hoar(-y) frost.
see HEBREW for 03722
כְּפוֹר (ke.phor) — bowl.
bowl, basin
כְּפוֹר (ke.phor) — frost.
hoar frost, frost
HR/Ncmsa — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHR/Ncmsa
bol:
(1) The primitive Hebrews, like the wandering Bedouin of today, probably used bowls of wood, as less breakable than earthenware. Some hollow dish of the sort would be indispensable, even in the lowest stage of nomad life, to receive the milk of the flock, and as the common dish in which to serve the family meal. We have abundant proof, however, that vessels of earthenware of various sorts were in use by the settled peoples of Canaan in the earliest times. Many interesting specimens, characteristic of different peoples and ages, have been found by excavators of the PEF, especially recently by Flinders Petrie and Fred. Bliss at Tell el-Hesy (see Tell el-Hesy (Lachish), by Petrie, and A Mound of Many Cities, by Bliss) and by Macalister and others at Gezer, Taanach, Megiddo, etc. (see PEFS).
Bowl
The sockets of the lamps of the golden candlestick of the tabernacle are called bowls (Ex. 25:31, 33, 34; 37:17, 19, 20); the same word so rendered being elsewhere rendered “cup” (Gen. 44:2, 12, 16), and wine “pot” (Jer. 35:5). The reservoir for oil, from which pipes led to each lamp in Zechariah’s vision of the candlestick, is called also by this name (Zech. 4:2, 3); so also are the vessels used for libations (Ex. 25:29; 37:16).
כְּפוֹר (kefor) refers to both a 'bowl' and 'hoar frost.' It is derived from a root meaning 'cover,' suggesting a connection to items that hold or contain. The term appears in contexts related to temple vessels and natural phenomena, specifically frost as a covering on the ground.
כְּפוֹר n.m. bowl of gold or silver, used in the temple (late)
base
כְּפוֹר n.m. hoar frost
base
H3713a כְּפוֹר bowl H3713b כְּפוֹר hoar frost
3713 kphowr kef-ore'
from 3722; properly, a cover, i.e. (by implication) a tankard
(or covered goblet); also white frost (as covering the
ground):--bason, hoar(-y) frost.
see HEBREW for 03722
כְּפוֹר (ke.phor) — bowl.
bowl, basin
כְּפוֹר (ke.phor) — frost.
hoar frost, frost
HC/Ncmsa — Conjunction · noun common masculine singular absoluteHC/Ncmsa
bol:
(1) The primitive Hebrews, like the wandering Bedouin of today, probably used bowls of wood, as less breakable than earthenware. Some hollow dish of the sort would be indispensable, even in the lowest stage of nomad life, to receive the milk of the flock, and as the common dish in which to serve the family meal. We have abundant proof, however, that vessels of earthenware of various sorts were in use by the settled peoples of Canaan in the earliest times. Many interesting specimens, characteristic of different peoples and ages, have been found by excavators of the PEF, especially recently by Flinders Petrie and Fred. Bliss at Tell el-Hesy (see Tell el-Hesy (Lachish), by Petrie, and A Mound of Many Cities, by Bliss) and by Macalister and others at Gezer, Taanach, Megiddo, etc. (see PEFS).
Bowl
The sockets of the lamps of the golden candlestick of the tabernacle are called bowls (Ex. 25:31, 33, 34; 37:17, 19, 20); the same word so rendered being elsewhere rendered “cup” (Gen. 44:2, 12, 16), and wine “pot” (Jer. 35:5). The reservoir for oil, from which pipes led to each lamp in Zechariah’s vision of the candlestick, is called also by this name (Zech. 4:2, 3); so also are the vessels used for libations (Ex. 25:29; 37:16).