The meaning of “כָּבַס”
Understanding kâbaç reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
fuller, wash(-ing). - to trample - hence, to wash (properly, by stamping with the feet), whether literal (including the ...
כָּבַס
fuller, wash(-ing). - to trample - hence, to wash (properly, by stamping with the feet), whether literal (including the fulling process) or figurative 1) to wash (by treading), be washed, perform the work of a fuller 1a) (Qal) washer, fuller, treader (participle) 1b) (Piel) to wash (garments, person) 1c) (Pual) to be washed 1d) (Hothpael) to be washed out
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 49:11 | “Binding his foal unto the vine, and his ass’s colt unto the choice vine; he washed his garments in wine, and his clothes in the blood of grapes:” Word: כָּבַס (kâbaç) | |
| Leviticus 15:6 | “And he that sitteth on any thing whereon he sat that hath the issue shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.” Word: כָּבַס (kâbaç) | |
| 2 Samuel 19:24 | “And Mephibosheth the son of Saul came down to meet the king, and had neither dressed his feet, nor trimmed his beard, nor washed his clothes, from the day the king departed until the day he came again in peace.” Word: כָּבַס (kâbaç) | |
| Psalms 51:7 | “Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.” Word: כָּבַס (kâbaç) | |
| Jeremiah 4:14 | “O Jerusalem, wash thine heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be saved. How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee?” Word: כָּבַס (kâbaç) |
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