Exodus 35:15 — Word Study

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WLCוְאֶת־ מִזְבַּ֤ח הַקְּטֹ֙רֶת֙ וְאֶת־ בַּדָּ֔יו וְאֵת֙ שֶׁ֣מֶן הַמִּשְׁחָ֔ה וְאֵ֖ת קְטֹ֣רֶת הַסַּמִּ֑ים וְאֶת־ מָסַ֥ךְ הַפֶּ֖תַח לְפֶ֥תַח הַמִּשְׁכָּֽן׃

BSAthe altarmizbêach [place of sacrifice] of incenseqᵉṭôreth [sweet smoke, fragrance] with its polesbad [staves, carrying bars] the anointingmishchâh [consecrated, holy] oilshemen [olive oil, ointment] and fragrantçam [sweet, aromatic] incenseqᵉṭôreth [spice, perfume] the curtainmâçâk [covering, veil] for the doorwaypethach [entrance, gate] at the entrancepethach [threshold, opening] to the tabernaclemishkân [sacred tent, dwelling place]

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Exodus 35:15quick helps

In a sentenceThis verse lists the items needed for the tabernacle's worship, emphasizing the importance of each element.

What is being describedThe materials and items for the tabernacle, a sacred place for worship.

Where we areIn the instructions for building the tabernacle, detailing its furnishings.

The hard wordמִזְבַּ֤ח

Take awayEach item is significant for worship and service to God.

Greek	English	Parsing
וְאֶת־	and the object marker	Conjunction, particle
מִזְבַּ֤ח	[the] altar of	Noun common, masculine singular construct
הַקְּטֹ֙רֶת֙	incense	Particle, noun common feminine singular absolute
וְאֶת־	and the object marker	Conjunction, particle
בַּדָּ֔יו	poles its	Noun common masculine plural construct, suffix
וְאֵת֙	and the object marker	Conjunction, particle
שֶׁ֣מֶן	[the] oil of	Noun common, masculine singular construct
הַמִּשְׁחָ֔ה	anointing	Particle, noun common feminine singular absolute
וְאֵ֖ת	and the object marker	Conjunction, particle
קְטֹ֣רֶת	[the] incense of	Noun common, feminine singular construct
הַסַּמִּ֑ים	the perfume	Particle, noun common masculine plural absolute
וְאֶת־	and the object marker	Conjunction, particle
מָסַ֥ךְ	[the] screen of	Noun common, masculine singular construct
הַפֶּ֖תַח	the entrance	Particle, noun common masculine singular absolute
לְפֶ֥תַח	for [the] entrance of	Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct
הַמִּשְׁכָּֽן׃	the tabernacle	Particle, noun common masculine singular absolute

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6 commentators on this verse Gill, Jamieson, Ellicott, AdamClarke & more — read them › clause The sentence as the grammar sees it Open the tree ›

How rare are these words?in the Old Testament

Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.

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Deep Study — Exodus 35:15

Sections marked generated are written from the data on this page rather than by a named author. Everything else — the lexicon entries, the cross references, the manuscript readings, the counts — is quoted from its source unchanged.

Context — Instructions for the Tabernaclegenerated

14the lampstand for light with its accessories and lamps and oil for the light;

15the altar of incense with its poles; the anointing oil and fragrant incense; the curtain for the doorway at the entrance to the tabernacle;

16the altar of burnt offering with its bronze grate, its poles, and all its utensils; the basin with its stand;

17the curtains of the courtyard with its posts and bases, and the curtain for the gate of the courtyard;

Exodus 35:15 details the specific items required for the tabernacle, a central place of worship for the Israelites. This verse is part of a larger section that provides instructions for constructing the tabernacle and its furnishings, emphasizing the sacredness of the worship practices. Each item listed plays a crucial role in the rituals and offerings made to God, reflecting the importance of proper worship as outlined in the Law.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Exodus 30:1–10	“You are also to make an altar of acacia wood for the burning of incense.
2	Exodus 37:25–28	He made the altar of incense out of acacia wood. It was square, a cubit long, a cubit wide, and two cubits high. Its horns were of one piece.
3	Psalm 141:2	May my prayer be set before You like incense, my uplifted hands like the evening offering.
4	Exodus 26:36–37	For the entrance to the tent, you are to make a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen.
5	Exodus 36:37–38	For the entrance to the tent, he made a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen,

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 5 references, hung on the phrase they belong to

the incenseExodus 30:1–10 Exodus 37:25–28 Psalm 141:2

the hangingExodus 26:36–37 Exodus 36:37–38

Nave’s Topical Bible — the subjects this verse is filed under

LiberalityRevelationThe law is revealedIsrael(TRIBES OF ISRAEL were named after the sons of Jacob)TabernacleThe curtains ofTabernacleMaterials for, voluntarily offeredOilSacred

The Key Word — מִזְבַּ֤ח, miz.Bachgenerated

The word מִזְבַּח (mizbeach) means 'altar' in Hebrew. It is derived from a root meaning to slay or kill, indicating its use in sacrificial contexts. The altar was a central part of Israel's worship, where offerings were made to God, and it played a key role in the priestly rituals.

In this verse, the altar of incense is mentioned specifically, highlighting its function in worship as a place where fragrant incense was burned, symbolizing prayers rising to God.

How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated

This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.

Sentence Structuregenerated

The main clause of the verse lists the items required for worship, with several noun phrases detailing each object: מִזְבַּ֤ח, הַקְּטֹ֙רֶת֙, שֶׁ֣מֶן, and קְטֹ֣רֶת. Each of these phrases includes additional descriptors that clarify their purpose and significance.

The structure emphasizes the importance of each item through a series of noun phrases, creating a comprehensive picture of what is necessary for the tabernacle's worship.

Septuagint Backgroundgenerated

The Septuagint does not provide a direct translation for this verse, but the absence of a Greek equivalent for some Hebrew terms indicates a potential narrowing of focus in the Greek tradition.

The use of terms in the Septuagint can reflect differing emphases in worship practices compared to the Hebrew text, though the core items remain consistent.

In plain words — the whole versegenerated

Exodus 35:15 describes the items needed for the tabernacle, including the altar of incense, poles, anointing oil, fragrant incense, and the curtain for the entrance. These elements are essential for worship and signify the sacredness of the space where God meets His people.

Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated

What is the significance of the altar of incense?

The altar of incense represents a place of prayer and worship, where the sweet aroma symbolizes the prayers of the people ascending to God.

Why is anointing oil important?

Anointing oil is used to consecrate people and objects for sacred purposes, setting them apart for service to God.

What role does incense play in worship?

Incense is used to create a pleasing aroma in worship, symbolizing the prayers of the faithful and their devotion to God.

What does the curtain signify?

The curtain serves as a barrier between the holy space of the tabernacle and the outside world, emphasizing the sacredness of God's dwelling place.

Reflection Questionsgenerated

How can I incorporate the principle of sacredness in my own worship practices?
What does it mean to me that God desires a specific way of worship?
In what ways can I set apart my daily activities as acts of worship?
How does understanding the significance of these items enhance my appreciation for the tabernacle?

Commentators on this verse — 6 expositors, verse by verse

Each of these wrote on Exodus 35:15 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.

John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And the incense altar, and his staves,.... Which were overlaid with gold; hence this altar was called the golden altar, of which see Exodus 30:1 and the anointing oil and sweet incense; each of which

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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's Commentary

And Moses spake unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, saying, This is the thing which the LORD commanded, saying, No JFB commentary on these verses.

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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(10-19) And every wise hearted among you.—The first appeal is to all; all may contribute something towards the materials of the sacred structure. But the second appeal is to some only. The “wise-hearted” alone can take part in the actual construction, and “make all that the Lord hath commanded.” On the expression “wise – hearted,” see Note on Exodus 28:3. It includes skill of various kinds and degrees, even that of poor women, who “did spin with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, both of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine linen” (Exodus 35:25). In enumerating the things to be constructed, Moses follows, not the order of the revelations made to him, but what may…

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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

Verse 15. The incense altar] The golden altar, see Exodus 30:1-10.

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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

15. the altar of incense] this here appears in the place in which we should expect it, among the other vessels of the Holy place. door (twice)] entrance. the altar of burnt offering] See on Exodus 38:1.

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Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

11-19. The tabernacle, etc. — These different parts of the sanctuary and the sacred vessels are illustrated in notes on chaps. 25-28.

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The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company

Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.

Modern formal

BSBBerean Standard Bible2020

the altar of incense with its poles; the anointing oil and fragrant incense; the curtain for the doorway at the entrance to the tabernacle;

WEBWorld English Bible2000

and the altar of incense with its poles, the anointing oil, the sweet incense, the screen for the door, at the door of the tabernacle;

MSBMajority Standard Bible2022

the altar of incense with its poles; the anointing oil and fragrant incense; the curtain for the doorway at the entrance to the tabernacle;

NETBNew English Translation2006

and the altar of incense with its poles, the anointing oil, and the fragrant incense; the hanging for the door at the entrance of the tabernacle;

Tyndale line

KJVKing James Version1611

And the incense altar, and his staves, and the anointing oil, and the sweet incense, and the hanging for the door at the entering in of the tabernacle,

ASVAmerican Standard Version1901

and the altar of incense, and its staves, and the anointing oil, and the sweet incense, and the screen for the door, at the door of the tabernacle;

RVARevised Version, American1894

and the altar of incense, and its staves, and the anointing oil, and the sweet incense, and the screen for the door, at the door of the tabernacle;

NWBWebster's Bible1833

And the incense-altar, and its staffs, and the anointing oil, and the sweet incense, and the hanging for the door at the entrance of the tabernacle,

GNVGeneva Bible1599

Likewise the Altar of perfume and his barres, and the anoynting oyle, and the sweete incense, and the vaile of the doore at the entring in of the Tabernacle,

Strictly literal

DBYDarby Translation1890

and the altar of incense, and its staves; and the anointing-oil, and the incense of fragrant drugs; and the entrance-curtain at the entrance of the tabernacle;

YLTYoung's Literal Translation1862

'And the altar of perfume, and its staves, and the anointing oil, and the spice perfume, and the covering of the opening at the opening of the tabernacle,

LSVLiteral Standard Version2020

and the altar of incense, and its poles, and the anointing oil, and the spice-incense, and the covering of the opening at the opening of the Dwelling Place,

ILTInterlinear Literal Translation2000

And the altar of incense, and its staves, and the anointing oil, and the incense of spices, and the hanging for the door at the entrance of the tabernacle;

ULBUnlocked Literal Bible2017

the incense altar with its poles, the anointing oil and the fragrant incense; the hanging for the tabernacle entrance;

From the Latin

DRADouay-Rheims (Challoner)1899

The altar of incense, and the bars, and the oil of unction and the incense of spices: the hanging at the door of the tabernacle:

Simplified

FBVFree Bible Version2020

the altar of incense with its poles; the anointing oil and aromatic incense; the screen for the Tabernacle entrance and all its accessories;

BBEBible in Basic English1949

And the altar for burning spices, with its rods, and the holy oil and the sweet perfume, and the curtain for the door, at the door of the House;

Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.

The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank

This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.

וְandclausenoun phrase · objectnoun phrasenoun phraseאֶת(et)noun phraseמִזְבַּ֤חthe.altarnoun phraseהַof.(the)קְּטֹ֨רֶת֙incenseוְandnoun phraseאֶת(et)noun phraseבַּדָּ֔יpolesוitsוְandnoun phraseאֵת֙(et)noun phraseשֶׁ֣מֶןthe.oilnoun phraseהַof.(the)מִּשְׁחָ֔הanointingוְandnoun phraseאֵ֖ת(et)noun phraseקְטֹ֣רֶתthe.incensenoun phraseהַofסַּמִּ֑יםthe.perfume(s)וְandnoun phraseאֶת(et)noun phrasenoun phraseמָסַ֥ךְthe.screennoun phraseהַofפֶּ֖תַחthe.entranceprepositional phraseלְfornoun phraseפֶ֥תַחthe.entrancenoun phraseהַofמִּשְׁכָּֽןthe.tabernacle

Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.

The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran

The Masoretic Text is supported by the Samaritan Pentateuch, which agrees word for word with the Hebrew text here. This agreement underscores the consistency of the requirements for worship as outlined in both traditions.

Masoretic TextLeningrad Codex, c. AD 1008 — the text this page is built on

וְאֶת־ מִזְבַּ֤ח הַקְּטֹ֙רֶת֙ וְאֶת־ בַּדָּ֔יו וְאֵת֙ שֶׁ֣מֶן הַמִּשְׁחָ֔ה וְאֵ֖ת קְטֹ֣רֶת הַסַּמִּ֑ים וְאֶת־ מָסַ֥ךְ הַפֶּ֖תַח לְפֶ֥תַח הַמִּשְׁכָּֽן׃

Septuagintthe Greek the translators chose, word by word

מִזְבַּ֤ח’’הַקְּטֹ֙רֶת֙’’וְאֵת֙καὶשֶׁ֣מֶןἔλαιονהַמִּשְׁחָ֔הξρίσματοςוְאֵ֖תκαὶהַסַּמִּ֑יםτὸמָסַ֥ךְ’’הַפֶּ֖תַח’’לְפֶ֥תַח’’הַמִּשְׁכָּֽן׃’’

11 of the 16 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.

Samaritan Pentateuchthe Torah as the Samaritan community kept it

את מזבח הקטרת ואת בדיו ואת שׁמן המשׁחה ואת קטרת הסמים ואת מסך הפתח לפתח המשׁכן

Agrees with the Masoretic Text here, word for word.

Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.

The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with

This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.

meets it a little oftener than chancemeets it far oftener than chancebuilt from the same roottwo words of the verse share ita word of this versea related word

Lexicons — every word in Exodus 35:15

One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.

Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.

וְאֶת־ and the object marker מִזְבַּ֤ח [the] altar of הַקְּטֹ֙רֶת֙ incense וְאֶת־ and the object marker בַּדָּ֔יו poles its וְאֵת֙ and the object marker שֶׁ֣מֶן [the] oil of הַמִּשְׁחָ֔ה anointing וְאֵ֖ת and the object marker קְטֹ֣רֶת [the] incense of הַסַּמִּ֑ים the perfume וְאֶת־ and the object marker מָסַ֥ךְ [the] screen of הַפֶּ֖תַח the entrance לְפֶ֥תַח for [the] entrance of הַמִּשְׁכָּֽן׃ the tabernacle

“and the object marker [the] altar of incense and the object marker poles its and the object marker [the] oil of anointing and the object marker [the] incense of the perfume and the object marker [the] screen of the entrance for [the] entrance of the tabernacle”

וְאֶת־ve.'Et and the object marker H853 Conjunction · particle ¶

10,946× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×

In plain English

Meaning

In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.

Tyndale gloss

[Obj.]

Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers

Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

853 'eth ayth

apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of

entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more

definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or

namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).

see HEBREW for 0226

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אֵת (et) — [Obj.].

sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative

Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code

Berean parsing

HC/To — Conjunction · particle
HC/To

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance

מִגְרָשׁpasture×

מִזְבַּ֤חmiz.Bach [the] altar of H4196 Noun common · masculine singular construct ¶

401× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×

In plain English

Meaning

An altar is a place of sacrifice, where offerings are made to God, as seen in the Bible's description of the tabernacle and temple. It was a central part of Israel's worship. The altar played a key role in the priestly rituals.

Amplified meaning

place of sacrifice

Tyndale gloss

altar

Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers

Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

מִזְבֵּחַ (mizbeach) means 'altar' in Hebrew. It is derived from the root word meaning to slay or kill, indicating its use in sacrificial contexts. The term is consistently used throughout the Old Testament to refer to places of sacrifice and worship.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

מִזְבֵּחַ 401 n.m. altar

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H4196 מִזְבֵּחַ altar

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

4196 mizbeach miz-bay'-akh

from 2076; an altar:--altar.

see HEBREW for 02076

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

מִזְבֵּחַ (miz.be.ach) — altar.

altar

Morphologythe parsing behind the code

Berean parsing

N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular construct
HNcmsc

Bible dictionarieson the English sense

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

ov:

(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.

English usagewhat the translators’ English meant

Webster's Dictionary (1828), Webster's Unabridged (1913), Webster's Dictionary (1806)

OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]

1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.

I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.

For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.

It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.

Lamentations 3:1.

The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.

Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.

That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.

Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance

עֹלָהburnt offering×בָּנָהto build×קָטַרto offer: burn×עָלָהto ascend: rise×דָּםblood×כֹּהֵןpriest×סָבִיבaround×מִזְבֵּחַaltar×

הַקְּטֹ֙רֶת֙ha.ke.To.ret incense H7004 Particle · noun common feminine singular absolute ¶

60× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×

In plain English

Meaning

Incense refers to a sweet smoke from burning sacrifices, used in worship and perfume. It symbolizes a pleasing aroma to God, found in Leviticus and other books.

Amplified meaning

sweet smoke, fragrance

Tyndale gloss

incense

Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers

Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

קְטֹ֫רֶת (qtoreth) refers to smoke or the odour of burning sacrifices, specifically incense or perfume. It is derived from the root word for fumigation. The term encompasses the sweet smoke associated with sacrifices and is used in contexts related to offerings.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

קְטֹ֫רֶת 60 n.f. smoke, odour of (burning) sacrifice, incense

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H7004 קְטֹ֫רֶת smoke, odour of (burning) sacrifice, incense

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

7004 qtoreth ket-o'-reth

from 6999; a fumigation:--(sweet) incense, perfume.

see HEBREW for 06999

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

קְטֹ֫רֶת (qe.to.ret) — incense.

1) incense, smoke, odour of (burning) sacrifice

1a) sweet smoke of sacrifice

1b) incense

1c) perfume

Morphologythe parsing behind the code

Berean parsing

Art | N-fs — Particle · noun common feminine singular absolute
HTd/Ncfsa

Bible dictionarieson the English sense

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

in'-sens (qeTorah; in Jer 44:21, qiTTer; in Mal 1:11, qaTar, "In every place incense shall be offered unto my name"; the word lebhonah, translated "incense" in several passages in Isa and Jer in the King James Version, is properly "frankincense," and is so rendered in the Revised Version (British and American)): The offering of incense, or burning of aromatic substances, is common in the religious ceremonies of nearly all nations (Egyptians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Phoenicians, etc.), and it is natural to find it holding a prominent place in the tabernacle and temple-worship of Israel. The newer critical theory that incense was a late importation into the religion of Israel, and that the altar of incense described in Ex 30:1…

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Incense

A fragrant composition prepared by the “art of the apothecary.” It consisted of four ingredients “beaten small” (Ex. 30:34-36). That which was not thus prepared was called “strange incense” (30:9). It was offered along with every meat-offering; and besides was daily offered on the golden altar in the holy place, and on the great day of atonement was burnt by the high priest in the holy of holies (30:7, 8). It was the symbol of prayer (Ps. 141:1,2; Rev. 5:8; 8:3, 4).

Smith's Bible Dictionary

from the Latin "to burn," "a mixture of gums or spices and the like, used for the purpose of producing a perfume when burned;" or the perfume itself of the spices, etc., burned in worship. The incense employed in the service of the tabernacle walls compounded of the perfumes stacte, onycha, galbanum and pure frankincense. All incense which was not made of these ingredients was forbidden to be offered. (Exodus 30:9) Aaron, as high priest, was originally appointed to offer incense each morning and evening. The times of offering incense were specified in the instructions first given to Moses. (Exodus 30:7,8) When the priest entered the holy place with the incense, all the people were removed from the temple, and from between the porch and the altar. Cf. (

American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

A dry, aromatic gum, exuding from a tree which grows in Arabia and India. It is called also frankincense, from the freedom with which when burning it gives forth its odors. Other spices were mixed with it to make the sacred incense, the use of which for any other purpose was strictly forbidden, Ex 30:34-38. To offer incense, among the Hebrews, was an officer peculiar to the priests; for which purpose they entered into the holy apartment of the temple every morning and evening. On the great day of expiation, the high-priest burnt incense in his censer as he entered the Holy of Holies, and the smoke which arose from it prevented his looking with too much curiosity on the ark and mercy seat, Le 16:13. The Levites were not permitted to touch the censers; and Korah, Dathan, and…

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance

סַםspice×זָהָבgold×עֶשֶׂרten×מִזְבֵּחַaltar×פָּנֶהface×מָלֵאfull×שֶׁ֫מֶןoil×קָטַרto offer: burn×

וְאֶת־ve.'Et and the object marker H853 Conjunction · particle ¶

10,946× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×

In plain English

Meaning

Tyndale gloss

[Obj.]

Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers

Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

853 'eth ayth

apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of

entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more

definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or

namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).

see HEBREW for 0226

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אֵת (et) — [Obj.].

sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative

Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code

Berean parsing

HC/To — Conjunction · particle
HC/To

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance

מִגְרָשׁpasture×

בַּדָּ֔יוba.Dav poles its H905 Noun common masculine plural construct · suffix ¶

200× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×

In plain English

Meaning

The Hebrew word 'bad' can mean alone, apart, or a separate part of something, like a branch or a bar. It's used to describe something that's only or except for something else.

Amplified meaning

staves, carrying bars

Tyndale gloss

alone: pole

Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers

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בַּד (bad) refers to separation or being alone, often indicating a part or branch of something. It can denote physical separation, such as limbs or bars, as well as figurative uses like 'chief of a city.' The entries consistently highlight meanings related to being apart or alone, with no significant disagreement among the lexicons.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

בַּד, בָּ֑ד n.m. separation, concr. part

prop. in a state of separation, alone, by itself

concr. part

parts, specif. extended from something

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H905 בַּד, בָּ֑ד separation, concr. part . prop. in a state of separation, alone, by itself

. concr. part

. parts, specif. extended from something

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

905 bad bad

from 909; properly, separation; by implication, a part of the

body, branch of a tree, bar for carrying; figuratively, chief

of a city; especially (with prepositional prefix) as an

adverb, apart, only, besides:--alone, apart, bar, besides,

branch, by self, of each alike, except, only, part, staff,

strength.

see HEBREW for 0909

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

בַּד (bad) — alone: pole.

: pole

1) alone, by itself, besides, a part, separation, being alone

1a) separation, alone, by itself

1a1) only (adv)

1a2) apart from, besides (prep)

1b) part

1c) parts (eg limbs, shoots), bars

בַּד (bad) — alone.

: alone

1) alone, by itself, besides, a part, separation, being alone

1a) separation, alone, by itself

1a1) only (adv)

1a2) apart from, besides (prep)

1b) part

1c) parts (eg limbs, shoots), bars

בַּד (bad) — alone: each.

: each

1) alone, by itself, besides, a part, separation, being alone

1a) separation, alone, by itself

1a1) only (adv)

1a2) apart from, besides (prep)

1b) part

1c) parts (eg limbs, shoots), bars

בַּד (bad) — alone: besides.

: besides/apart from

1) alone, by itself, besides, a part, separation, being alone

1a) separation, alone, by itself

1a1) only (adv)

1a2) apart from, besides (prep)

1b) part

1c) parts (eg limbs, shoots), bars

Morphologythe parsing behind the code

Berean parsing

N-mp | Suff — Noun common masculine plural construct · suffix
HNcmpc/Sp3ms

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בַּדalone: pole×עֹלָהburnt offering×מִשְׁפָּחָהfamily×מִנְחָהoffering×חַטָּאָהsin×עֵץtree: wood×תָּמִידcontinually×אֲרוֹןark×

וְאֵת֙ve.'Et and the object marker H853 Conjunction · particle ¶

10,946× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×

In plain English

Meaning

Tyndale gloss

[Obj.]

Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers

Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

853 'eth ayth

apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of

entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more

definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or

namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).

see HEBREW for 0226

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אֵת (et) — [Obj.].

sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative

Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code

Berean parsing

HC/To — Conjunction · particle
HC/To

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance

מִגְרָשׁpasture×

שֶׁ֣מֶןShe.men [the] oil of H8081 Noun common · masculine singular construct ¶

193× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×

In plain English

Meaning

The Hebrew word for oil, often referring to olive oil, which was highly valued in ancient times. It symbolizes richness, anointing, and healing, and is used in various biblical contexts, including rituals and medicinal practices.

Amplified meaning

olive oil, ointment

Tyndale gloss

oil

Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers

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שֶׁ֫מֶן (shemen) refers to fat or oil, particularly olive oil, and includes meanings related to richness and anointing. It is derived from the root word for grease and can also metaphorically describe fertile land. The entries consistently highlight its use in contexts like medicinal applications and anointing.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

שֶׁ֫מֶן 192 n.m. fat, oil

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H8081 שֶׁ֫מֶן fat, oil

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

8081 shemen sheh'-men

from 8080; grease, especially liquid (as from the olive,

often perfumed); figuratively, richness:--anointing, X fat

(things), X fruitful, oil((-ed)), ointment, olive, + pine.

see HEBREW for 08080

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

שֶׁ֫מֶן (she.men) — oil.

1) fat, oil

1a) fat, fatness

1b) oil, olive oil

1b1) as staple, medicament or unguent

1b2) for anointing

1c) fat (of fruitful land, valleys) (metaph)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code

Berean parsing

N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular construct
HNcmsc

Bible dictionarieson the English sense

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

ov:

English usagewhat the translators’ English meant

Webster's Dictionary (1828), Webster's Unabridged (1913), Webster's Dictionary (1806)

OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]

1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.

I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.

For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.

It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.

Lamentations 3:1.

The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.

Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.

That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance

בָּלַלto mix×סֹ֫לֶתfine flour×מִנְחָהoffering×מִשְׁחָהanointing×מָשַׁחto anoint×שֶׁ֫מֶןoil×יָצַקto pour: pour×רֹאשׁhead×

הַמִּשְׁחָ֔הha.mish.Chah anointing H4888 Particle · noun common feminine singular absolute ¶

26× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×

In plain English

Meaning

A consecrated portion refers to something set apart as special or holy, like the anointing oil used in Exodus 30:23-33. It's a gift or substance used for a specific, sacred purpose.

Amplified meaning

consecrated, holy

Tyndale gloss

anointing

Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers

Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

מִשְׁחָה (mishchah) refers to an ointment or an anointing, often associated with consecration. It can denote both the act of anointing and a consecrated portion, as seen in Numbers 18:8. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to anoint' and encompasses the idea of a gift given during consecration.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

מִשְׁחָה n.f.

ointment

consecrated portion

base

מָשְׁחָה n.f. consecrated portion;—Nu 18:8 (P).

ref

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H4888a מִשְׁחָה . ointment

. consecrated portion

H4888b מָשְׁחָה consecrated portion

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

4888 mishchah meesh-khaw'

or moshchah {mosh-khaw'}; from 4886; unction (the act); by

implication, a consecratory gift:--(to be) anointed(-ing),

ointment.

see HEBREW for 04886

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

מִשְׁחָה (mish.chah) — anointing.

1) ointment (used to consecrate by anointing)

2) anointing portion

מָשְׁחָה (mash.chah) — consecrated portion.

consecrated portion, portion

Morphologythe parsing behind the code

Berean parsing

Art | N-fs — Particle · noun common feminine singular absolute
HTd/Ncfsa

Bible dictionarieson the English sense

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

a-noint'-ing: A distinction was made by the ancient Hebrews between anointing with oil in private use, as in making one's toilet (cukh), and anointing as a religious rite (mashach).

1. Ordinary Use:

(1) As regards its secular or ordinary use, the native olive oil, alone or mixed with perfumes, was commonly used for toilet purposes, the very poor naturally reserving it for special occasions only (Ru 3:3). The fierce protracted heat and biting lime dust of Palestine made the oil very soothing to the skin, and it was applied freely to exposed parts of the body, especially to the face (Ps 104:15).

(2) The practice was in vogue before David's time, and traces of it may be found throughout the Old Testament (see De 28:40;

Smith's Bible Dictionary

in Holy Scripture, is either, I. Material--with oil--or II. Spiritual--with the Holy Ghost. I. MATERIAL.-- Ordinary . Anointing the body or head with oil was a common practice with the Jews, as with other Oriental nations. (28:40; Ruth 3:3; Micah 6:15) Anointing the head with oil or ointment seems also to have been a mark of respect sometimes paid by a host to his guests. (Luke 7:46) and Psal 23:5 Official . It was a rite of inauguration into each of the three typical offices of the Jewish commonwealth. a. Prophets were occasionally anointed to their office, (1 Kings 19:16) and were called messiahs, or anointed. (

American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

Was a custom in general use among the Hebrews and other oriental nations, and its omission was one sign of mourning, Isa 61:3. They anointed the hair, head, and beard, Ps 104:15 133:2. At their feasts and rejoicings they anointed the whole body; but sometimes only the head or feet, Ps 23:5 Mt 6:17 Joh 12:3. It was a customary mark of respect to guests, Lu 7:38,46. The use of oil upon the skin was thought to be conducive to health. Anointing was then used, and is still, medicinally, Mr 6:13

Nave's Topical Bible

→ Of the body De 28:40; Ru 3:3; Es 2:12; Ps 92:10; 104:15; 141:5; Pr 27:9,16; Ec 9:8; So 1:3; 4:10; Isa 57:9; Am 6:6; Mic 6:15

→ Of guests 2Ch 28:15; Lu 7:46

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance

שֶׁ֫מֶןoil×קְטֹ֫רֶתincense×סַםspice×אַהֲרֹןAaron×קֹ֫דֶשׁHoly Place×מִשְׁכָּןtabernacle×לָקַחto take: take×רֹאשׁhead×

וְאֵ֖תve.'Et and the object marker H853 Conjunction · particle ¶

10,946× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×

In plain English

Meaning

Tyndale gloss

[Obj.]

Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers

Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

853 'eth ayth

apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of

entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more

definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or

namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).

see HEBREW for 0226

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אֵת (et) — [Obj.].

sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative

Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code

Berean parsing

HC/To — Conjunction · particle
HC/To

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance

מִגְרָשׁpasture×

קְטֹ֣רֶתke.To.ret [the] incense of H7004 Noun common · feminine singular construct ¶

60× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×

In plain English

Meaning

Incense refers to a sweet smoke from burning sacrifices, used in worship and perfume. It symbolizes a pleasing aroma to God, found in Leviticus and other books.

Amplified meaning

spice, perfume

Tyndale gloss

incense

Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers

Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

קְטֹ֫רֶת 60 n.f. smoke, odour of (burning) sacrifice, incense

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H7004 קְטֹ֫רֶת smoke, odour of (burning) sacrifice, incense

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

7004 qtoreth ket-o'-reth

from 6999; a fumigation:--(sweet) incense, perfume.

see HEBREW for 06999

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

קְטֹ֫רֶת (qe.to.ret) — incense.

1) incense, smoke, odour of (burning) sacrifice

1a) sweet smoke of sacrifice

1b) incense

1c) perfume

Morphologythe parsing behind the code

Berean parsing

N-fs — Noun common · feminine singular construct
HNcfsc

Bible dictionarieson the English sense

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

ov:

English usagewhat the translators’ English meant

Webster's Dictionary (1828), Webster's Unabridged (1913), Webster's Dictionary (1806)

OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]

1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.

I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.

For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.

It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.

Lamentations 3:1.

The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.

Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.

That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance

סַםspice×זָהָבgold×עֶשֶׂרten×מִזְבֵּחַaltar×פָּנֶהface×מָלֵאfull×שֶׁ֫מֶןoil×קָטַרto offer: burn×

הַסַּמִּ֑יםha.sa.Mim the perfume H5561 Particle · noun common masculine plural absolute ¶

16× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×

In plain English

Meaning

This word means a spice or aroma, used in incense and perfumes. It is translated as 'sweet spice' in the KJV Bible, and is mentioned in books like Exodus and Ezekiel.

Amplified meaning

sweet, aromatic

Tyndale gloss

spice

Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers

Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

סַם (sam) refers to a spice, specifically one used in incense. The word is derived from an unused root that conveys the idea of a sweet aroma. It is consistently defined across entries, focusing on its aromatic qualities.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[סַם] 16 n.m. spice, used in incense

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H5561 [סַם] spice, used in incense

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

5561 cam sam

from an unused root meaning to smell sweet; an aroma:--

sweet (spice).

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

סַם (sam) — spice.

1) spice

1a) a spice used in incense

Morphologythe parsing behind the code

Berean parsing

Art | N-mp — Particle · noun common masculine plural absolute
HTd/Ncmpa

Bible dictionarieson the English sense

Nave's Topical Bible

→ General scriptures concerning Pr 27:9; So 3:6; Isa 57:9

→ Used in the tabernacle Ex 30:7; 35:28

→ Beds perfumed with myrrh Pr 7:17

→ Smelling bottles, translated “tablets” in A. V Isa 3:20

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance

קְטֹ֫רֶתincense×מִשְׁחָהanointing×שֶׁ֫מֶןoil×קָטַרto offer: burn×מַעֲרֶ֫כֶתrow×תָּמִידcontinually×עֶ֫רֶבevening×מָסָךְcovering×

וְאֶת־ve.'Et and the object marker H853 Conjunction · particle ¶

10,946× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×

In plain English

Meaning

Tyndale gloss

[Obj.]

Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers

Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

853 'eth ayth

apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of

entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more

definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or

namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).

see HEBREW for 0226

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אֵת (et) — [Obj.].

sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative

Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code

Berean parsing

HC/To — Conjunction · particle
HC/To

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance

מִגְרָשׁpasture×

מָסַ֥ךְma.Sakh [the] screen of H4539 Noun common · masculine singular construct ¶

25× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×

In plain English

Meaning

This term means a cover or veil, like the screen of the tabernacle, used for hiding or protection.

Amplified meaning

covering, veil

Tyndale gloss

covering

Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers

Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

מָסָךְ (masakh) refers to a covering or screen, often associated with the tabernacle. It is derived from the root meaning to cover, and encompasses terms like curtain and hanging. The entries consistently highlight its function as a veil or protective layer.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

מָסָךְ n.[m.] covering, screen

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H4539 מָסָךְ covering, screen

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

4539 macak maw-sawk'

from 5526; a cover, i.e. veil:--covering, curtain, hanging.

see HEBREW for 05526

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

מָסָךְ (ma.sakh) — covering.

1) covering, rag, screen

1a) covering

1b) screen (of the tabernacle)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code

Berean parsing

N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular construct
HNcmsc

Bible dictionarieson the English sense

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

ov:

English usagewhat the translators’ English meant

Webster's Dictionary (1828), Webster's Unabridged (1913), Webster's Dictionary (1806)

OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]

1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.

I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.

For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.

It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.

Lamentations 3:1.

The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.

Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.

That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance

פֶּ֫תַחentrance×חָצֵרcourt×שַׁ֫עַרgate×אֹ֫הֶלtent×פָּרֹ֫כֶתcurtain×מִשְׁכָּןtabernacle×תְּכֵ֫לֶתblue×שׂוּםto set: make×

הַפֶּ֖תַחha.Pe.tach the entrance H6607 Particle · noun common masculine singular absolute ¶

164× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×

In plain English

Meaning

A pethach is an entrance or doorway, like the gates of Jerusalem or the door to the temple, often symbolizing transition or access to a new place.

Amplified meaning

entrance, gate

Tyndale gloss

entrance

Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers

Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

פֶּ֫תַח (pethach) refers to an opening, such as a doorway or entrance. It is derived from a root meaning to open and encompasses terms like gate and entrance way. The entries consistently highlight its literal and figurative uses, but do not provide specific verse references.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

פֶּ֫תַח 164 n.m. opening, doorway, entrance

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H6607 פֶּ֫תַח opening, doorway, entrance

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

6607 pethach peh'-thakh

from 6605; an opening (literally), i.e. door (gate) or

entrance way:--door, entering (in), entrance (-ry), gate,

opening, place.

see HEBREW for 06605

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

פֶּ֫תַח (pe.tach) — entrance.

opening, doorway, entrance

Morphologythe parsing behind the code

Berean parsing

Art | N-ms — Particle · noun common masculine singular absolute
HTd/Ncmsa

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance

אֹ֫הֶלtent×מוֹעֵדmeeting×שַׁ֫עַרgate×בֵּיתplace×אַמָּהcubit×עָמַדto stand: stand×מָסָךְcovering×פֶּ֫תַחentrance×

לְפֶ֥תַחle.Fe.tach for [the] entrance of H6607 Preposition · noun common masculine singular construct ¶

164× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×

In plain English

Meaning

A pethach is an entrance or doorway, like the gates of Jerusalem or the door to the temple, often symbolizing transition or access to a new place.

Amplified meaning

threshold, opening

Tyndale gloss

entrance

Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers

Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

פֶּ֫תַח 164 n.m. opening, doorway, entrance

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H6607 פֶּ֫תַח opening, doorway, entrance

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

6607 pethach peh'-thakh

from 6605; an opening (literally), i.e. door (gate) or

entrance way:--door, entering (in), entrance (-ry), gate,

opening, place.

see HEBREW for 06605

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

פֶּ֫תַח (pe.tach) — entrance.

opening, doorway, entrance

Morphologythe parsing behind the code

Berean parsing

Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular construct
HR/Ncmsc

Bible dictionarieson the English sense

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

ov:

English usagewhat the translators’ English meant

Webster's Dictionary (1828), Webster's Unabridged (1913), Webster's Dictionary (1806)

OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]

1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.

I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.

For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.

It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.

Lamentations 3:1.

The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.

Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.

That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance

אֹ֫הֶלtent×מוֹעֵדmeeting×שַׁ֫עַרgate×בֵּיתplace×אַמָּהcubit×עָמַדto stand: stand×מָסָךְcovering×פֶּ֫תַחentrance×

הַמִּשְׁכָּֽן׃ha.mish.Kan the tabernacle H4908 Particle · noun common masculine singular absolute ¶

139× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×

In plain English

Meaning

The tabernacle was a special tent where God met with the Israelites, as described in Exodus and Leviticus. It was a portable place of worship, like a dwelling place for God. The Israelites carried it with them.

Amplified meaning

sacred tent, dwelling place

Tyndale gloss

tabernacle

Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers

Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

מִשְׁכָּן (mishkan) means 'dwelling-place' or 'tabernacle.' It is derived from a root meaning to dwell and can refer to various types of residences, including the Tabernacle in the Old Testament. The term encompasses both literal and figurative meanings, such as a grave or the Temple.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

מִשְׁכָּן 139 n.m. dwelling-place, ‘tabernacle’

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H4908 מִשְׁכָּן dwelling-place, ‘tabernacle’

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

4908 mishkan mish-kawn'

from 7931; a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair

of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the Temple);

specifically, the Tabernacle (properly, its wooden

walls):--dwelleth, dwelling (place), habitation, tabernacle,

tent.

see HEBREW for 07931

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

מִשְׁכָּן (mish.kan) — tabernacle.

1) dwelling place, tabernacle

1a) dwelling-place

1b) dwellings

Aramaic equivalent: mish.kan (מִשְׁכַּן "habitation" H4907)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code

Berean parsing

Art | N-ms — Particle · noun common masculine singular absolute
HTd/Ncmsa

Bible dictionarieson the English sense

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

tab'-er-na-k'l ('ohel mo`edh "tent of meeting," mishkan, "dwelling"; skene):

A. STRUCTURE AND HISTORY

I. INTRODUCTORY

1. Earlier "Tent of Meeting"

2. A Stage in Revelation

3. The Tabernacle Proper

II. STRUCTURE

1. The Enclosure or Court

2. Structure, Divisions and Furniture of the Tabernacle

(1) Coverings of the Tabernacle (Exodus 26:1-14; 36:8-19)

(a) Tabernacle Covering Proper

(b) Tent Covering

(2) Framework and Divisions of the Tabernacle (Exodus 26:15-37; 36:20-38)

Arrangement of Coverings

(3) Furniture of the Sanctuary

(a) The Table of Shewbread

(b) The Candlestick (Lampstand)

III. HISTORY

1. Removal from Sinai

2. Sojourn at Kadesh

3. Settlement in Canaan

4. Destruction of Shiloh

5. Delocalization of Worship

6. Nob and Gibeon

7. Restoration of the Ark

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Tabernacle

(1.) A house or dwelling-place (Job 5:24; 18:6, etc.).

(2.) A portable shrine (comp. Acts 19:24) containing the image of Moloch (Amos 5:26; marg. and R.V., “Siccuth”).

(3.) The human body (2 Cor. 5:1, 4); a tent, as opposed to a permanent dwelling.

(4.) The sacred tent (Heb. mishkan, “the dwelling-place”); the movable tent-temple which Moses erected for the service of God, according to the “pattern” which God himself showed to him on the mount (Ex. 25:9; Heb. 8:5). It is called “the tabernacle of the congregation,” rather “of meeting”, i.e., where God…

Smith's Bible Dictionary

The tabernacle was the tent of Jehovah, called by the same name as the tents of the people in the midst of which it stood. It was also called the sanctuary and the tabernacle of the congregation. The first ordinance given to Moses, after the proclamation of the outline of the law from Sinai, related to the ordering of the tabernacle, its furniture and its service as the type which was to be followed when the people came to their own home and "found a place" for the abode of God. During the forty days of Moses’ first retirement with God in Sinai, an exact pattern of the whole was shown him, and all was made according to it. (Exodus 25:9,40; 26:30; 39:32,42,43; Numbers 8:4; Acts 7:44;

American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

A tent, booth, pavilion, or temporary dwelling. For its general meaning and uses, see TENT. In the Scriptures it is employed more particularly of the tent made by Moses at the command of God, for the place of religious worship of the Hebrews, before the building of the temple. The directions of God, and the account of the execution of them, are contained in Ex 25:1-40, and the following chapters. This is usually called the tabernacle of the congregation, or tent of assembly, and sometimes the tabernacle of the testimony.

The tabernacle was of an oblong rectangular form, thirty cubits long, ten broad, and ten in height, Ex 26.15-30; 36.20-30; that is, about fifty-five feet long, eighteen broad, and eighteen high. The two sides and the western end were formed of boards of shittim wood, overlaid with thin plates of gold, and fixed in…

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance

אֹ֫הֶלtent×קֶ֫רֶשׁboard×מוֹעֵדmeeting×בְּרִיחַbar×חָנָהto camp×צֵלָעside×לֵב(Leb)-kamai×סָבִיבaround×

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