The meaning of “פֹּרֶכֶת”
Understanding pôreketh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine active participle of the same as פֶּרֶךְ vail. - a separatrix, i.e. (the sacred) screen 1) curtain, veil
פֹּרֶכֶת
feminine active participle of the same as פֶּרֶךְ vail. - a separatrix, i.e. (the sacred) screen 1) curtain, veil
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 36:35 | “And he made a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen: with cherubims made he it of cunning work.” Word: פֹּרֶכֶת (pôreketh) | |
| 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: פֹּרֶכֶת (pôreketh) | |
| Numbers 18:7 | “Therefore thou and thy sons with thee shall keep your priest’s office for every thing of the altar, and within the vail; and ye shall serve: I have given your priest’s office unto you as a service of gift: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.” Word: פֹּרֶכֶת (pôreketh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 3:14 | “And he made the vail of blue, and purple, and crimson, and fine linen, and wrought cherubims thereon.” Word: פֹּרֶכֶת (pôreketh) |
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