Strong's Lexicon Chuppah: Canopy, Chamber, Bridal Chamber Original Word: חֻפָּה 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" (e.g., Matthew 9:15). Usage: The term "chuppah" primarily refers to a canopy or covering, often associated with a bridal chamber or a place of protection. In biblical contexts, it is used to describe a nuptial tent or a symbolic covering under which a marriage is consummated. The chuppah signifies a place of intimacy, protection, and the establishment of a new household. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the chuppah was an integral part of the wedding ceremony. It symbolized the new home that the bride and groom would establish together. The chuppah was often a literal tent or canopy, representing God's presence and blessing over the marriage. This tradition continues in Jewish weddings today, where the couple stands under a chuppah during the ceremony, symbolizing their union and the divine protection over their new life together. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom 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. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Huppah The same as chuppah; Chuppah, an Israelite -- Huppah. see HEBREW chuppah Forms and Transliterations לְחֻפָּה֙ לחפה lə·ḥup·pāh lechupPah ləḥuppāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 |
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