The meaning of “חֲנֻכָּה”
Understanding chănukkâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
dedicating(-tion). - initiation, i.e. consecration 1) dedication, consecration
חֲנֻכָּה
dedicating(-tion). - initiation, i.e. consecration 1) dedication, consecration
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 7:84 | “This was the dedication of the altar, in the day when it was anointed, by the princes of Israel: twelve chargers of silver, twelve silver bowls, twelve spoons of gold:” Word: חֲנֻכָּה (chănukkâh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 7:9 | “And in the eighth day they made a solemn assembly: for they kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days.” Word: חֲנֻכָּה (chănukkâh) | |
| Nehemiah 12:27 | “And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, to keep the dedication with gladness, both with thanksgivings, and with singing, with cymbals, psalteries, and with harps.” Word: חֲנֻכָּה (chănukkâh) | |
| Psalms 30:1 | “I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.” Word: חֲנֻכָּה (chănukkâh) |