The meaning of “חֻפָּה”
Understanding chuppâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
chamber, closet, defence. - a canopy 1) chamber, room, canopy, closet 1a) canopy 1b) chamber 1c) divine protection (fig....
חֻפָּה
chamber, closet, defence. - a canopy 1) chamber, room, canopy, closet 1a) canopy 1b) chamber 1c) divine protection (fig.)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 19:5 | “Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.” Word: חֻפָּה (chuppâh) | |
| Isaiah 4:5 | “And the Lord will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night: for upon all the glory shall be a defence.” Word: חֻפָּה (chuppâh) | |
| Joel 2:16 | “Gather the people, sanctify the congregation, assemble the elders, gather the children, and those that suck the breasts: let the bridegroom go forth of his chamber, and the bride out of her closet.” Word: חֻפָּה (chuppâh) |