The meaning of “אַרְגָּז”
Understanding ʼargâz reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
coffer. - a box (as a pannier) 1) box, chest, coffer
אַרְגָּז
coffer. - a box (as a pannier) 1) box, chest, coffer
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 6:8 | “And take the ark of the Lord, and lay it upon the cart; and put the jewels of gold, which ye return him for a trespass offering, in a coffer by the side thereof; and send it away, that it may go.” Word: אַרְגָּז (ʼargâz) | |
| 1 Samuel 6:11 | “And they laid the ark of the Lord upon the cart, and the coffer with the mice of gold and the images of their emerods.” Word: אַרְגָּז (ʼargâz) | |
| 1 Samuel 6:15 | “And the Levites took down the ark of the Lord, and the coffer that was with it, wherein the jewels of gold were, and put them on the great stone: and the men of Beth–shemesh offered burnt offerings and sacrificed sacrifices the same day unto the Lord.” Word: אַרְגָּז (ʼargâz) |