Strong's Lexicon chophen: Handful, hollow of the hand Original Word: חֹפֶן Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to bend or curve Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "chophen," the concept of a handful or portion can be related to Greek terms like "μερίδα" (merida - portion) or "χειρ" (cheir - hand). Usage: The Hebrew word "chophen" refers to the hollow or palm of the hand, often used to describe a handful of something. It conveys the idea of grasping or holding a small amount, typically in the context of offerings or measurements. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of a "handful" was significant in various religious and daily life contexts. The hand was a symbol of power, action, and possession. Offerings made by the priests often involved taking a handful of grain or incense, symbolizing dedication and consecration to God. The act of taking a handful was a tangible expression of giving and receiving, reflecting the intimate relationship between the worshiper and the divine. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition the hollow of the hand NASB Translation fists (2), handfuls* (2), hands (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [חֹ֫פֶן] noun [masculine] hollow of hand (Late Hebrew חוֺפֶן, Aramaic חָפְנִי, חוּפְנָא,  ; Ethiopic  — also Arabic  hollow in the ground; and, acc, to ZehnpfBAB i, 635, Assyrian —upunnu, bowl, but — =  ?) — only dual חָפְנַיִם Ecclesiastes 4:6; construct חָפְנֵי Ezekiel 10:7 (strike out Co internal grounds); suffix חָפְנֶיךָ Ezekiel 10:2; חָפְנָיו Leviticus 16:2; Proverbs 30:4; חָפְנֵינֶם Exodus 9:8; ׳מַלֵּא ה Ezekiel 10:2 + Ezekiel 10:7 (strike out Co compare above); — ׳מְלֹא ח = handful Exodus 9:8; Leviticus 16:12 (both P), Ecclesiastes 4:6, material follows in implicit accusative; ׳מיאֿסף רוח בח Proverbs 30:4. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fists, both hands, handful From an unused root of uncertain signification; a fist (only in the dual) -- fists, (both) hands, hand(-ful). Forms and Transliterations בְּחָפְנָ֡יו בחפניו חָפְנֵ֖י חָפְנֵיכֶ֔ם חָפְנֶ֤יךָ חָפְנַ֛יִם חָפְנָ֔יו חפני חפניו חפניך חפניכם חפנים bə·ḥā·p̄ə·nāw bechafeNav bəḥāp̄ənāw chafeNav chafeNayim chafeNei chafeNeicha chafeneiChem ḥā·p̄ə·na·yim ḥā·p̄ə·nāw ḥā·p̄ə·nê ḥā·p̄ə·ne·ḵā ḥā·p̄ə·nê·ḵem ḥāp̄ənāw ḥāp̄ənayim ḥāp̄ənê ḥāp̄əneḵā ḥāp̄ənêḵemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 9:8 HEB: לָכֶם֙ מְלֹ֣א חָפְנֵיכֶ֔ם פִּ֖יחַ כִּבְשָׁ֑ן INT: Take all along fists of soot A kiln Leviticus 16:12 Proverbs 30:4 Ecclesiastes 4:6 Ezekiel 10:2 Ezekiel 10:7 6 Occurrences |
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