The meaning of “כָּתִית”
Understanding kâthîyth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
beaten. - beaten, i.e. pure (oil) 1) beaten out, pure, pounded fine (in a mortar), costly 1a) of olive oil
כָּתִית
beaten. - beaten, i.e. pure (oil) 1) beaten out, pure, pounded fine (in a mortar), costly 1a) of olive oil
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 27:20 | “And thou shalt command the children of Israel, that they bring thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamp to burn always.” Word: כָּתִית (kâthîyth) | |
| Exodus 29:40 | “And with the one lamb a tenth deal of flour mingled with the fourth part of an hin of beaten oil; and the fourth part of an hin of wine for a drink offering.” Word: כָּתִית (kâthîyth) | |
| Leviticus 24:2 | “Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually.” Word: כָּתִית (kâthîyth) | |
| Numbers 28:5 | “And a tenth part of an ephah of flour for a meat offering, mingled with the fourth part of an hin of beaten oil.” Word: כָּתִית (kâthîyth) | |
| 1 Kings 5:11 | “And Solomon gave Hiram twenty thousand measures of wheat for food to his household, and twenty measures of pure oil: thus gave Solomon to Hiram year by year.” Word: כָּתִית (kâthîyth) |