Lexical Summary menaqqith: Snuff dish, ashtray Original Word: מְנַקִּית Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bowl From naqah; a sacrificial basin (for holding blood) -- bowl. see HEBREW naqah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom naqah Definition a sacrificial bowl NASB Translation bowls (2), drink offering bowls (1), sacrificial bowls (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מְנַקִּיָּה] noun masculine sacrificial bowl; — plural מְנַקִיּוֺת Jeremiah 52:19; מְנַקִּיֹּת Numbers 4:7; suffix מְנַקִּיֹּתָיו Exodus 25:29; Exodus 37:16. נקט see קוט. Topical Lexicon Overview The Hebrew term appearing in four Old Testament verses denotes a sacred vessel associated with the table of the Bread of the Presence. Whether in the wilderness tabernacle or in Solomon’s later temple, the object consistently belongs to the select group of utensils fashioned of pure gold for use in offerings that accompanied covenant meals with God. Appearance in the Tabernacle Pattern (Exodus 25:29) During the Sinai instructions the LORD specified: “Also make its plates and dishes, as well as its pitchers and bowls for pouring drink offerings; make them out of pure gold” (Exodus 25:29). Set alongside the bread of the Presence, these vessels served the daily libations that completed communal fellowship with the LORD (cf. Leviticus 23:13). Their inclusion highlights that Israel’s worship was not limited to grain and incense but embraced poured offerings symbolizing joyous communion (Numbers 15:5–10). Construction and Craftsmanship (Exodus 37:16) When Bezalel executed the pattern, he produced “the utensils of pure gold for the table—its plates and dishes and bowls and pitchers for pouring drink offerings” (Exodus 37:16). The narrative underscores the exactness with which the artisan translated divine revelation into material form. Pure gold speaks of incorruptible holiness; skilled workmanship reflects the beauty appropriate to the presence of God (Exodus 31:1–11). Every detail teaches that worship is guided by revelation, not human innovation. Liturgical Function and Priestly Custody (Numbers 4:7) The Kohathites, responsible for moving the sanctuary, were commanded: “Over the table of the Presence they are to spread a blue cloth and place on it the plates, dishes, bowls, and pitchers; the constant bread is to remain on it” (Numbers 4:7). Before transport, the vessels were carefully wrapped, signifying that holy things must never be treated as common. The injunction anticipates the New Testament call that ministers be “stewards of the mysteries of God” (1 Corinthians 4:1), handling sacred trust with sobriety. From Tabernacle to Temple and Exile (Jeremiah 52:19) Centuries later Nebuzaradan “took away the bowls, censers, sprinkling bowls, pots, lampstands, dishes, and the gold and silver basins” (Jeremiah 52:19). The looting of these consecrated items graphically displays the devastation of covenant infidelity. Yet their earlier preservation and later enumeration affirm that God keeps account of His holy things and will one day restore proper worship (Ezra 1:7–11). Theology and Typology 1. Holiness: Fashioned of pure gold and devoted exclusively to divine service, the vessel illustrates separateness unto God (Leviticus 20:26). Implications for Ministry Today • Worship aligns with revealed pattern; creativity serves rather than supplants Scripture. Forms and Transliterations הַמְּנַקִּיֹּ֔ת הַמְּנַקִי֔וֹת המנקיות המנקית וּמְנַקִּיֹּתָ֔יו ומנקיתיו מְנַקִּיֹּתָ֔יו מנקיתיו ham·mə·na·qi·yō·wṯ ham·mə·naq·qî·yōṯ hammenakiYot hammenakkiYot hammənaqiyōwṯ hammənaqqîyōṯ mə·naq·qî·yō·ṯāw menakkiyoTav mənaqqîyōṯāw ū·mə·naq·qî·yō·ṯāw umenakkiyoTav ūmənaqqîyōṯāwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 25:29 HEB: וְכַפֹּתָ֗יו וּקְשׂוֹתָיו֙ וּמְנַקִּיֹּתָ֔יו אֲשֶׁ֥ר יֻסַּ֖ךְ NAS: and its jars and its bowls with which KJV: thereof, and covers thereof, and bowls thereof, to cover INT: pans jars bowls which to pour Exodus 37:16 Numbers 4:7 Jeremiah 52:19 4 Occurrences |
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