The meaning of “צָפָה”
Understanding tsâphâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
cover, overlay. - to sheet over (especially with metal) 1) to lay out, lay over, overlay, cover 1a) (Piel) to overlay, p...
צָפָה
cover, overlay. - to sheet over (especially with metal) 1) to lay out, lay over, overlay, cover 1a) (Piel) to overlay, plate, stud 1b) (Pual) to be laid over
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 36:34 | “And he overlaid the boards with gold, and made their rings of gold to be places for the bars, and overlaid the bars with gold.” Word: צָפָה (tsâphâh) | |
| 1 Kings 6:28 | “And he overlaid the cherubims with gold.” Word: צָפָה (tsâphâh) | |
| 2 Kings 18:16 | “At that time did Hezekiah cut off the gold from the doors of the temple of the Lord, and from the pillars which Hezekiah king of Judah had overlaid, and gave it to the king of Assyria.” Word: צָפָה (tsâphâh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 3:10 | “And in the most holy house he made two cherubims of image work, and overlaid them with gold.” Word: צָפָה (tsâphâh) | |
| Proverbs 26:23 | “Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.” Word: צָפָה (tsâphâh) |
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