Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שָׁפָת”
Understanding shâphâth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
hook, pot. - a (double) stall (for cattle) - also a (two-pronged) hook (for flaying animals on) 1) hook-shaped pegs, hoo...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שָׁפָת
Phoneticshaw-fawth'
Transliterationshâphâth
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
hook, pot. - a (double) stall (for cattle) - also a (two-pronged) hook (for flaying animals on) 1) hook-shaped pegs, hooks, pots, fold 1a) meaning doubtful
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 68:13 | “Though ye have lien among the pots, yet shall ye be as the wings of a dove covered with silver, and her feathers with yellow gold.” Word: שָׁפָת (shâphâth) | |
| Ezekiel 40:43 | “And within were hooks, an hand broad, fastened round about: and upon the tables was the flesh of the offering.” Word: שָׁפָת (shâphâth) |