Strong's Lexicon kathith: Beaten, pounded Original Word: כָּתִית Word Origin: Derived from the root verb כתת (katat), meaning "to beat" or "to crush." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "kathith," the concept of pure or refined oil can be related to Greek terms such as "ἔλαιον" (elaion - G1637), which means "olive oil." Usage: The term "kathith" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe olive oil that has been extracted by beating or crushing olives, rather than by pressing. This method produces a purer, higher-quality oil, often referred to as "beaten oil." It is specifically used in contexts related to the preparation of oil for sacred purposes, such as lighting the menorah in the Tabernacle or Temple. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, olive oil was a staple commodity, used for cooking, lighting, anointing, and religious rituals. The process of obtaining "kathith" oil involved gently crushing the olives to extract the first, most refined oil, which was highly valued for its purity and clarity. This oil was considered the best and was reserved for sacred uses, reflecting the importance of offering the finest to God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kathath Definition beaten NASB Translation beaten (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs כָּתִית adjective beaten; — only in combination שֶׁמֶן כָּתִית beaten oil, i.e. oil made by beating or pounding the olives in a mortar; especially fine and costly (compare LevyNHWB ii. 443 below כָּתִית); — 1 Kings 5:25; Exodus 29:40; Numbers 28:5; לַמָּאוֺר ׳שֶׁמֶן זַית זָךְ כ Exodus 27:20 pure beaten olive oil for the lamp = Leviticus 24:2 (Hexateuch only H, P). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pure oil From kathath; beaten, i.e. Pure (oil): see HEBREW kathath Forms and Transliterations כָּתִ֑ית כָּתִ֖ית כָּתִית֙ כתית kā·ṯîṯ kaTit kāṯîṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 27:20 HEB: זַ֥יִת זָ֛ךְ כָּתִ֖ית לַמָּא֑וֹר לְהַעֲלֹ֥ת NAS: oil of beaten olives KJV: olive beaten for the light, INT: olives clear of beaten the light burn Exodus 29:40 Leviticus 24:2 Numbers 28:5 1 Kings 5:11 5 Occurrences |
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