Lexical Summary kasuy: Covered, concealed Original Word: כָּסוּי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance covering Passive participle of kacah; properly, covered, i.e. (as noun) a covering -- covering. see HEBREW kacah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kasah Definition a covering NASB Translation cover (1), covering (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [כָּסוּי] noun [masculine] covering, only construct כְּסוּי עוֺר covering of skins Numbers 4:6,14 (P). Topical Lexicon Meaning and Scope כָּסוּי denotes a literal “covering” laid over sacred objects to shield them from sight, dust, and irreverent contact. While the term appears only twice, it stands within a broader biblical motif in which holy realities are veiled until the proper time or person is appointed to approach them. Occurrences in Numbers 1. Numbers 4:6: “They are to place a covering of fine leather over it and spread a solid blue cloth over that, and then insert its poles.” Function within Tabernacle Worship • Protection: The covering guarded the Ark and the altar from weather, dust, and damage during transport. Theological Implications of a Covering Scripture often portrays God Himself as the ultimate Covering (Psalm 91:4; Isaiah 61:10). The physical כָּסוּי anticipates the spiritual truth that sin requires a veil until atonement is made. Hebrews 9:8 reflects this principle: “The Holy Spirit was showing by this that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing.” Typological Connections to the Gospel • Concealment before Revelation: Just as the Ark was hidden under blue cloth, so Christ’s glory was veiled in His incarnation (Philippians 2:7-8). Historical and Rabbinic Notes Second-Temple sources record continued use of richly dyed cloths when moving sacred furnishings. Rabbinic tradition regarded the blue fabric as tekhelet, the same dye commanded for the tassels (Numbers 15:38), symbolizing heaven’s authority over earthly worship. Practical Ministry Lessons 1. Guard the sacred: Ministry leaders must steward God’s holy things—His Word, ordinances, and people—with due reverence (1 Timothy 6:20). Related Concepts • כֶּפֶר (atonement, covering of sin) Forms and Transliterations כְּס֛וּי כְּסוּי֙ כסוי kə·sui keSui kəsuiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 4:6 HEB: וְנָתְנ֣וּ עָלָ֗יו כְּסוּי֙ ע֣וֹר תַּ֔חַשׁ NAS: and they shall lay a covering of porpoise KJV: And shall put thereon the covering of badgers' INT: shall lay and A covering skin of porpoise Numbers 4:14 2 Occurrences |
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