The meaning of “תְּכֵלֶת”
Understanding tᵉkêleth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably for שְׁחֶלֶת blue. - the cerulean mussel, i.e. the color (violet) obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith 1)...
תְּכֵלֶת
probably for שְׁחֶלֶת blue. - the cerulean mussel, i.e. the color (violet) obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith 1) violet, violet stuff 1a) violet thread 1b) violet stuff or fabric 2) (TWOT) blue (covering spectrum from brilliant red through deep purple)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 35:35 | “Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of work, of the engraver, and of the cunning workman, and of the embroiderer, in blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, even of them that do any work, and of those that devise cunning work. ” Word: תְּכֵלֶת (tᵉkêleth) | |
| Numbers 4:11 | “And upon the golden altar they shall spread a cloth of blue, and cover it with a covering of badgers’ skins, and shall put to the staves thereof:” Word: תְּכֵלֶת (tᵉkêleth) | |
| 2 Chronicles 2:14 | “The son of a woman of the daughters of Dan, and his father was a man of Tyre, skilful to work in gold, and in silver, in brass, in iron, in stone, and in timber, in purple, in blue, and in fine linen, and in crimson; also to grave any manner of graving, and to find out every device which shall be put to him, with thy cunning men, and with the cunning men of my lord David thy father.” Word: תְּכֵלֶת (tᵉkêleth) | |
| Esther 8:15 | “And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad.” Word: תְּכֵלֶת (tᵉkêleth) | |
| Jeremiah 10:9 | “Silver spread into plates is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz, the work of the workman, and of the hands of the founder: blue and purple is their clothing: they are all the work of cunning men.” Word: תְּכֵלֶת (tᵉkêleth) |
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