◄ 6746. tselochith ►
Lexicon tselochith: Flask, jar, or vial Original Word: צְלֹחִית Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: tslochiyth Pronunciation: tse-lo-KEETH Phonetic Spelling: (tsel-o-kheeth') Definition: Flask, jar, or vial Meaning: something prolonged, tall, a vial, salt-cellar Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cruse From tsalach; something prolonged or tall, i.e. A vial or salt-cellar -- cruse. see HEBREW tsalach NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from the same as tselachah Definition a jar NASB Translation jar (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs צְלֹחִית noun feminine jar; — חֲדָשָׁה ׳צ 2 Kings 2:20. צָלִי see צלה. above Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be prolonged or tall. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for צְלֹחִית in the Strong's Greek lexicon, as the concept of a vial or flask used for anointing is more specific to the Hebrew cultural and religious context. However, the Greek word "ἀλάβαστρον" (alabastron), Strong's Greek Number 211, refers to an alabaster jar or flask, which is used in the New Testament to describe a container for perfume, similar in function to the Hebrew צְלֹחִית. Usage: The term צְלֹחִית is used in the context of a container, specifically a vial or flask, in the Hebrew Bible. It is often associated with the anointing of individuals or objects, indicating its use in religious or ceremonial contexts. Context: The Hebrew word צְלֹחִית (tselochith) appears in the Old Testament as a term for a small container, typically a vial or flask. This word is used in passages that describe the anointing of kings or priests, where a צְלֹחִית of oil is employed for the ritual. The use of such a container underscores the importance of the anointing process, as the oil within the צְלֹחִית is considered sacred and set apart for divine purposes. In 1 Samuel 10:1, the prophet Samuel uses a צְלֹחִית of oil to anoint Saul as the first king of Israel: "Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, 'Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance?'" (BSB). This act signifies the divine appointment and empowerment of Saul for his role as king. The צְלֹחִית is also mentioned in 2 Kings 9:1-3, where Elisha instructs one of the sons of the prophets to take a flask of oil and anoint Jehu as king over Israel. The use of the צְלֹחִית in these contexts highlights its role in the ceremonial and religious life of ancient Israel, serving as a vessel for the sacred oil used in anointing rites. Forms and Transliterations צְלֹחִ֣ית צלחית ṣə·lō·ḥîṯ ṣəlōḥîṯ tzeloChit Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Kings 2:20 HEB: קְחוּ־ לִי֙ צְלֹחִ֣ית חֲדָשָׁ֔ה וְשִׂ֥ימוּ NAS: Bring me a new jar, and put salt KJV: Bring me a new cruse, and put salt INT: said Bring jar A new and put 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 6746 1 Occurrence ṣə·lō·ḥîṯ — 1 Occ.