The meaning of “תַּבְנִית”
Understanding tabnîyth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
figure, form, likeness, pattern, similitude. - structure - by implication, a model, resemblance 1) pattern, plan, form, ...
תַּבְנִית
figure, form, likeness, pattern, similitude. - structure - by implication, a model, resemblance 1) pattern, plan, form, construction, figure 1a) construction, structure 1a1) meaning dubious 1b) pattern 1c) figure, image (of idols)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 25:40 | “And look that thou make them after their pattern, which was shewed thee in the mount. ” Word: תַּבְנִית (tabnîyth) | |
| Deuteronomy 4:17 | “The likeness of any beast that is on the earth, the likeness of any winged fowl that flieth in the air,” Word: תַּבְנִית (tabnîyth) | |
| Joshua 22:28 | “Therefore said we, that it shall be, when they should so say to us or to our generations in time to come, that we may say again, Behold the pattern of the altar of the Lord, which our fathers made, not for burnt offerings, nor for sacrifices; but it is a witness between us and you.” Word: תַּבְנִית (tabnîyth) | |
| 2 Kings 16:10 | “And king Ahaz went to Damascus to meet Tiglath–pileser king of Assyria, and saw an altar that was at Damascus: and king Ahaz sent to Urijah the priest the fashion of the altar, and the pattern of it, according to all the workmanship thereof.” Word: תַּבְנִית (tabnîyth) | |
| 1 Chronicles 28:18 | “And for the altar of incense refined gold by weight; and gold for the pattern of the chariot of the cherubims, that spread out their wings, and covered the ark of the covenant of the Lord.” Word: תַּבְנִית (tabnîyth) |
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