כִּבְשָׁן
kiv.shan
kiln
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "כִּבְשָׁן" (kiv.shan) is used to describe a kiln or possibly a large pot or container. According to the Bible, it occurs 4 times, suggesting its familiarity to the ancient authors and readers. This kiln is likely used for cooking, baking, or possibly even metallurgical processing, given its definition as a kiln. The word's usage spans various contexts, from daily life to possibly industrial applications. Although more research would be needed to fully understand the nuances of its meaning, it appears to be a relatively common tool or piece of equipment in the ancient world. Its significance to a general audience lies in its representation of human innovation and resourcefulness in adapting technology to meet practical needs. Further investigation of the occurrences in the Bible would be necessary to provide a more detailed picture of its significance. However, based on its definition, it is clear that "כִּבְשָׁן" represents a crucial aspect of ancient life, reflecting the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the people who lived during that time.
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Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences across the text
He looked toward Sodom and Gomorrah, and toward all the land of the plain, and saw that the smoke of the land went up as the smoke of a furnace.
Exodus 9:8Yahweh said to Moses and to Aaron, “Take handfuls of ashes of the furnace, and let Moses sprinkle it toward the sky in the sight of Pharaoh.
Exodus 9:10They took ashes of the furnace, and stood before Pharaoh; and Moses sprinkled it up toward the sky; and it became boils and blisters breaking on man and on animal.
Exodus 19:18All of Mount Sinai smoked, because Yahweh descended on it in fire; and its smoke ascended like the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mountain quaked greatly.