The meaning of “מִזְרָק”
Understanding mizrâq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bason, bowl. - a bowl (as if for sprinkling) 1) bowl, basin 1a) bowl (for wine) 1b) basin (vessel for throwing or tossin...
מִזְרָק
bason, bowl. - a bowl (as if for sprinkling) 1) bowl, basin 1a) bowl (for wine) 1b) basin (vessel for throwing or tossing a liquid)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 38:3 | “And he made all the vessels of the altar, the pots, and the shovels, and the basons, and the fleshhooks, and the firepans: all the vessels thereof made he of brass.” Word: מִזְרָק (mizrâq) | |
| 1 Kings 7:45 | “And the pots, and the shovels, and the basons: and all these vessels, which Hiram made to king Solomon for the house of the Lord, were of bright brass.” Word: מִזְרָק (mizrâq) | |
| 1 Chronicles 28:17 | “Also pure gold for the fleshhooks, and the bowls, and the cups: and for the golden basons he gave gold by weight for every bason; and likewise silver by weight for every bason of silver:” Word: מִזְרָק (mizrâq) | |
| Nehemiah 7:70 | “And some of the chief of the fathers gave unto the work. The Tirshatha gave to the treasure a thousand drams of gold, fifty basons, five hundred and thirty priests’ garments.” Word: מִזְרָק (mizrâq) | |
| Amos 6:6 | “That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.” Word: מִזְרָק (mizrâq) |