Strong's Lexicon chuppah: Canopy, chamber, bridal chamber Original Word: חֻפֶּה Word Origin: Derived from the root חָפָה (chaphah), meaning "to cover" or "to protect." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "chuppah," the concept of a bridal chamber or nuptial setting can be related to Greek terms such as νυμφών (nymphon), meaning "bridal chamber" (Strong's Greek 3567). Usage: The term "chuppah" primarily refers to a canopy or covering, often associated with a bridal chamber or a wedding canopy. It signifies a place of protection and intimacy, particularly in the context of marriage. In the Bible, it is used to describe the nuptial chamber or the canopy under which a marriage is consummated. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Jewish culture, the chuppah was a significant element of the wedding ceremony. It symbolized the new home that the bride and groom would establish together. The chuppah was typically a cloth or sheet, sometimes richly decorated, held up by four poles. It represented God's presence and blessing over the marriage, as well as the couple's new household. The tradition of the chuppah continues in Jewish weddings today, serving as a central symbol of the marriage covenant. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chaphaph Definition a canopy, chamber NASB Translation canopy (1), chamber (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. חֻמָּה noun feminine canopy, chamber (as covering, enclosing) — absolute ׳ח Isaiah 4:5; suffix תֻמָּתוֺ Psalm 19:6; חֻמָּתָהּ Joel 2:16; — 1 canopy, ׳עלכֿלכּֿבוד ח Isaiah 4:5 over all glory a canopy (for protection). 2 chamber, of bridegroom Psalm 19:6 (metaphor of sunrising); of bride Joel 2:16 ("" חֶדֶר of bridegroom). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance chamber, closet, defense From chaphah; a canopy -- chamber, closet, defence. see HEBREW chaphah Forms and Transliterations חֻפָּֽה׃ חפה׃ מֵחֻפָּת֑וֹ מֵחֻפָּתָֽהּ׃ מחפתה׃ מחפתו chupPah ḥup·pāh ḥuppāh mê·ḥup·pā·ṯāh mê·ḥup·pā·ṯōw mechuppaTah mechuppaTo mêḥuppāṯāh mêḥuppāṯōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 19:5 HEB: כְּ֭חָתָן יֹצֵ֣א מֵחֻפָּת֑וֹ יָשִׂ֥ישׂ כְּ֝גִבּ֗וֹר NAS: coming out of his chamber; It rejoices KJV: coming out of his chamber, [and] rejoiceth INT: A bridegroom coming of his chamber rejoices A strong Isaiah 4:5 Joel 2:16 3 Occurrences |
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