Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “צַלַּחַת”
Understanding tsallachath reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
bosom, dish. - something advanced or deep, i.e. a bowl - figuratively, the bosom 1) dish, bowl
H6747
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
צַלַּחַת
Phonetictsal-lakh'-ath
Transliterationtsallachath
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
bosom, dish. - something advanced or deep, i.e. a bowl - figuratively, the bosom 1) dish, bowl
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 21:13 | “And I will stretch over Jerusalem the line of Samaria, and the plummet of the house of Ahab: and I will wipe Jerusalem as a man wipeth a dish, wiping it, and turning it upside down.” Word: צַלַּחַת (tsallachath) | |
| Proverbs 19:24 | “A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.” Word: צַלַּחַת (tsallachath) | |
| Proverbs 26:15 | “The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.” Word: צַלַּחַת (tsallachath) |
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