2646. chuppah

Lexicon

chuppah: Canopy, chamber, bridal chamber

Original Word: חֻפֶּה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: chuppah
Pronunciation: khoo-PAH
Phonetic Spelling: (khoop-paw')
Definition: Canopy, chamber, bridal chamber
Meaning: a canopy

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

chamber, closet, defense

From chaphah; a canopy -- chamber, closet, defence.

see HEBREW chaphah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from 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).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָפָה (chaphah), meaning "to cover" or "to overlay."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for חֻפֶּה in the Strong's Greek lexicon. However, the concept of a covering or protection can be related to Greek terms such as σκέπη (skepē • Strong's Greek 4639), meaning "covering" or "shelter," which captures a similar idea of protection and covering.

Usage: The term חֻפֶּה is used in the context of a canopy or covering, often associated with weddings or ceremonial coverings.

Context: The Hebrew word חֻפֶּה (Chuppah) is traditionally understood as a canopy or covering, often used in the context of a wedding ceremony. In ancient Hebrew culture, the chuppah symbolized the new household being established by the bride and groom. It served as a physical representation of the home and protection that the couple would provide for each other. The chuppah is mentioned in the context of marriage and celebration, highlighting its significance in Jewish matrimonial customs.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used in Isaiah 4:5, which states: "Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy." This passage metaphorically describes God's protective presence over His people, likening it to a chuppah, which provides shelter and signifies divine blessing and protection.

The concept of the chuppah extends beyond its literal use, symbolizing God's covenantal relationship with His people, where He acts as a protector and provider. The imagery of a canopy is rich with connotations of safety, intimacy, and divine oversight, reflecting the broader theological themes of God's care and commitment to His covenant community.

Forms and Transliterations

חֻפָּֽה׃ חפה׃ מֵחֻפָּת֑וֹ מֵחֻפָּתָֽהּ׃ מחפתה׃ מחפתו chupPah ḥup·pāh ḥuppāh mê·ḥup·pā·ṯāh mê·ḥup·pā·ṯōw mechuppaTah mechuppaTo mêḥuppāṯāh mêḥuppāṯōw

Englishman'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
HEB: כָּל־ כָּב֖וֹד חֻפָּֽה׃
NAS: all the glory will be a canopy.
KJV: for upon all the glory [shall be] a defence.
INT: all the glory canopy

Joel 2:16
HEB: מֵֽחֶדְר֔וֹ וְכַלָּ֖ה מֵחֻפָּתָֽהּ׃
NAS: And the bride out of her [bridal] chamber.
KJV: and the bride out of her closet.
INT: of his room and the bride of her chamber

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2646
3 Occurrences

ḥup·pāh — 1 Occ.
mê·ḥup·pā·ṯāh — 1 Occ.
mê·ḥup·pā·ṯōw — 1 Occ.