The meaning of “תֹּפֶת”
Understanding Tôpheth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
the same as תֹּפֶת Tophet, Topheth. - § Tophet or Topheth = "place of fire" - Topheth, a place near Jerusalem 1) a place...
תֹּפֶת
the same as תֹּפֶת Tophet, Topheth. - § Tophet or Topheth = "place of fire" - Topheth, a place near Jerusalem 1) a place in the southeast end of the valley of the son of Hinnom south of Jerusalem. Same as תׇּפְתֶּה
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 23:10 | “And he defiled Topheth, which is in the valley of the children of Hinnom, that no man might make his son or his daughter to pass through the fire to Molech.” Word: תֹּפֶת (Tôpheth) | |
| Jeremiah 19:11 | “And shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Even so will I break this people and this city, as one breaketh a potter’s vessel, that cannot be made whole again: and they shall bury them in Tophet, till there be no place to bury.” Word: תֹּפֶת (Tôpheth) |