The meaning of “חֹפֶן”
Understanding chôphen reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
fists, (both) hands, hand(-ful). - a fist (only in the dual) 1) handfuls, hollow of the hand
חֹפֶן
fists, (both) hands, hand(-ful). - a fist (only in the dual) 1) handfuls, hollow of the hand
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 9:8 | “And the Lord said unto Moses and unto Aaron, Take to you handfuls of ashes of the furnace, and let Moses sprinkle it toward the heaven in the sight of Pharaoh.” Word: חֹפֶן (chôphen) | |
| Leviticus 16:12 | “And he shall take a censer full of burning coals of fire from off the altar before the Lord, and his hands full of sweet incense beaten small, and bring it within the vail:” Word: חֹפֶן (chôphen) | |
| Proverbs 30:4 | “Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son’s name, if thou canst tell?” Word: חֹפֶן (chôphen) | |
| Ecclesiastes 4:6 | “Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.” Word: חֹפֶן (chôphen) | |
| Ezekiel 10:7 | “And one cherub stretched forth his hand from between the cherubims unto the fire that was between the cherubims, and took thereof, and put it into the hands of him that was clothed with linen: who took it, and went out.” Word: חֹפֶן (chôphen) |
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