Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “צַפַּחַת”
Understanding tsappachath reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
cruse. - a saucer (as flat) 1) jar, jug (for liquids)
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
צַפַּחַת
Phonetictsap-pakh'-ath
Transliterationtsappachath
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
cruse. - a saucer (as flat) 1) jar, jug (for liquids)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
7 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 26:12 | “So David took the spear and the cruse of water from Saul’s bolster; and they gat them away, and no man saw it, nor knew it, neither awaked: for they were all asleep; because a deep sleep from the Lord was fallen upon them.” Word: צַפַּחַת (tsappachath) | |
| 1 Kings 17:16 | “And the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the Lord, which he spake by Elijah.” Word: צַפַּחַת (tsappachath) |