Strong's Lexicon chaspas: Scales, flakes Original Word: חַסְפַּס Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to peel or strip Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent conceptually might be found in words like "λεπίς" (lepís), meaning scale, or "ἀποκαλύπτω" (apokalyptō), meaning to reveal or uncover. Usage: The Hebrew word "chaspas" refers to scales or flakes, often used in the context of describing the appearance or texture of certain materials. In the biblical context, it can be used metaphorically to describe the peeling away or stripping off of layers, revealing what lies beneath. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the imagery of scales or flakes would have been familiar in various contexts, such as the scales of fish or the peeling of skin. This imagery could be used to convey ideas of purification, exposure, or transformation. The concept of peeling away layers to reveal something new or pure is a recurring theme in biblical literature, often symbolizing spiritual renewal or judgment. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition scale-like NASB Translation flake-like thing (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [חַסְמַּס] verb only Passive participle (scaled off) scale-like (apparent reduplication from *חסף for חספסף, see Ew§ 158 c Ol§§ 214, 276 Ges§ 55, 6 Sta§ 291; Köi, 250 thinks euphon. for מְחֻסְמָּף; to be compare are Arabic  , have scab, itch (Frey; but  = ס ?); Aramaic חַסְמָּא potsherd, חַסְמְּנִיתָא scale (of fish), scurf; Ethiopic  scabiosus fuit Di587 and Exodus 16:14) — hence מְחֻסְמָּס scaled off, scale-like as Syrver ᵑ7 Thes Rob-Ges MV SS VB; — of the manna דַּק מְחֻסְמָּ֔ס דַּק כַּכְּפֹר Exodus 16:14 a fine, scale-like thing, fine as the hoar-frost. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance round thing Reduplicated from an unused root meaning apparently to peel; a shred or scale -- round thing. Forms and Transliterations מְחֻסְפָּ֔ס מחספס mə·ḥus·pās mechusPas məḥuspāsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 16:14 HEB: הַמִּדְבָּר֙ דַּ֣ק מְחֻסְפָּ֔ס דַּ֥ק כַּכְּפֹ֖ר NAS: there was a fine flake-like thing, fine KJV: [there lay] a small round thing, [as] small INT: of the wilderness A fine flake-like fine as the frost 1 Occurrence |
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