The meaning of “חַלָּה”
Understanding challâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
cake. - a cake (as usually punctured) 1) cake, cake (if pierced) (probably perforated)
חַלָּה
cake. - a cake (as usually punctured) 1) cake, cake (if pierced) (probably perforated)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 29:23 | “And one loaf of bread, and one cake of oiled bread, and one wafer out of the basket of the unleavened bread that is before the Lord:” Word: חַלָּה (challâh) | |
| Leviticus 7:13 | “Besides the cakes, he shall offer for his offering leavened bread with the sacrifice of thanksgiving of his peace offerings.” Word: חַלָּה (challâh) | |
| Numbers 6:19 | “And the priest shall take the sodden shoulder of the ram, and one unleavened cake out of the basket, and one unleavened wafer, and shall put them upon the hands of the Nazarite, after the hair of his separation is shaven:” Word: חַלָּה (challâh) | |
| 2 Samuel 6:19 | “And he dealt among all the people, even among the whole multitude of Israel, as well to the women as men, to every one a cake of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine. So all the people departed every one to his house.” Word: חַלָּה (challâh) |
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