The meaning of “כַּד”
Understanding kad reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
barrel, pitcher. - properly, a pail - but generally of earthenware - a jar for domestic purposes 1) jar, large jar (port...
כַּד
barrel, pitcher. - properly, a pail - but generally of earthenware - a jar for domestic purposes 1) jar, large jar (portable)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 24:18 | “And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink.” Word: כַּד (kad) | |
| Judges 7:19 | “So Gideon, and the hundred men that were with him, came unto the outside of the camp in the beginning of the middle watch; and they had but newly set the watch: and they blew the trumpets, and brake the pitchers that were in their hands.” Word: כַּד (kad) | |
| 1 Kings 17:16 | “And the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the Lord, which he spake by Elijah.” Word: כַּד (kad) | |
| Ecclesiastes 12:6 | “Or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern.” Word: כַּד (kad) |
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