◄ 2647. Chuppah ►
Lexicon Chuppah: Canopy, Chamber, Bridal Chamber Original Word: חֻפָּה Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine Transliteration: Chuppah Pronunciation: KHOOP-pah Phonetic Spelling: (khoop-paw') Definition: Canopy, Chamber, Bridal Chamber Meaning: Chuppah Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Huppah The same as chuppah; Chuppah, an Israelite -- Huppah. see HEBREW chuppah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from chaphaph Definition an Isr. priest NASB Translation Huppah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. חֻמָּה proper name, masculine 1 Chronicles 24:13 priest of 13th course ᵐ5 Οφφα. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root חָפָה (chaphah), meaning "to cover" or "to protect." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew term חֻפָּה (Chuppah) in the Strong's Concordance, as the concept is specific to Hebrew culture and tradition. However, related Greek terms might include those that refer to coverings or shelters, though they do not carry the same cultural and ceremonial connotations. Usage: The term "chuppah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a canopy or covering, particularly in the context of a wedding. It symbolizes the home that the bride and groom will build together and serves as a place of sanctity and protection. Context: The term חֻפָּה (Chuppah) appears in the Hebrew Bible and is traditionally associated with a wedding canopy. This canopy is a significant element in Jewish wedding ceremonies, symbolizing the new household being established by the couple. The chuppah is open on all sides, representing the hospitality of Abraham's tent and the couple's commitment to building a home that is welcoming to others. In the Bible, the concept of a chuppah is mentioned in contexts that emphasize protection and covering. For example, in Isaiah 4:5, the imagery of a canopy is used to describe the divine protection over Mount Zion: "Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glow of flaming fire by night; over all the glory there will be a canopy." The chuppah is not only a physical structure but also carries deep spiritual and cultural significance. It represents the presence of God in the marriage and the couple's commitment to each other under divine guidance. The chuppah is a reminder of the sacredness of the marriage covenant and the couple's dedication to building a life together in faith and love. Forms and Transliterations לְחֻפָּה֙ לחפה lə·ḥup·pāh lechupPah ləḥuppāh Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 24:13 HEB: לְחֻפָּה֙ שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה עָשָׂ֔ר NAS: the thirteenth for Huppah, the fourteenth KJV: The thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth INT: Huppah three ten 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 2647 1 Occurrence lə·ḥup·pāh — 1 Occ.