Lexical Summary tselachah: Success, prosperity Original Word: צֵלָחָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pan From tsalach; something protracted or flattened out, i.e. A platter -- pan. see HEBREW tsalach NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a pot (for cooking) NASB Translation pans (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [צֵלָחָה] noun [feminine] pot for cooking; — plural צֵלָחוֺת2Chronicles 35:13 (+ מִירוֺת, דְּוָדִים). Topical Lexicon Biblical Occurrence The noun צֵלָחָה appears once, in the description of Josiah’s Passover (2 Chronicles 35:13). There it designates the large cooking vessels in which portions of the fellowship offerings were boiled after the Passover lambs had been roasted. “Then they roasted the Passover offerings on the fire according to the ordinance, and they boiled the other holy offerings in pots, cauldrons, and pans, and brought them quickly to all the people.” (2 Chronicles 35:13) Historical Context Josiah’s Passover, celebrated in 622 BC, was the most extensive covenant-renewal feast since the days of Samuel (2 Chronicles 35:18). The chronicler singles out three kinds of cookware—pots, cauldrons (צֵלָחָה), and pans—showing the meticulous care taken to follow Mosaic prescriptions (Exodus 12:8-9; Deuteronomy 16:5-7). These vessels ensured that each category of sacrificial meat was prepared in the proper way and distributed swiftly “to all the people.” The mention of צֵלָחָה underlines the scale of the celebration; hundreds of animals (2 Chronicles 35:7-9) required sizable containers to feed priests, Levites, and lay worshipers alike. Liturgical Function 1. Separation of sacrificial types. The Passover lamb had to be roasted whole, but peace-offerings could be boiled (Leviticus 7:15). The presence of distinct utensils preserved this distinction. Symbolic and Theological Significance – Vessels of service. Throughout Scripture, vessels often symbolize believers set apart for sacred use (Isaiah 52:11; 2 Timothy 2:21). The cauldron, employed for holy flesh, reminds worshipers that ordinary objects—and lives—become holy when devoted to God’s purposes. – Anticipation of abundant provision. The generous supply of food points forward to messianic banquet imagery (Isaiah 25:6; Revelation 19:9). Just as the cauldrons overflowed with meat, so the grace of God in Christ overflows to His people. – Echoes of the Passover fulfilled. Josiah’s revival foreshadows the greater deliverance accomplished by “Christ, our Passover Lamb” (1 Corinthians 5:7). The earthy realism of boiling pots keeps the typology grounded: real blood, real bodies, real meals—pointing to the incarnate Redeemer who feeds His church with Himself (John 6:51). Practical Ministry Reflections • Careful preparation honors God. Even the selection of cookware mattered. Likewise, attention to detail in worship ministries today testifies to reverence for God’s commands (Colossians 3:17). Conclusion Though mentioned only once, צֵלָחָה highlights the ordered, joyful, and communal character of biblical worship. In Josiah’s day the cauldrons were tangible instruments of covenant renewal. In every generation, God still uses humble vessels—both objects and people—to nourish His redeemed community and to declare the sufficiency of the true Passover Lamb. Forms and Transliterations וּבַצֵּ֣לָח֔וֹת ובצלחות ū·ḇaṣ·ṣê·lā·ḥō·wṯ ūḇaṣṣêlāḥōwṯ uvatzTzelaChotLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 35:13 HEB: בַּסִּיר֤וֹת וּבַדְּוָדִים֙ וּבַצֵּ֣לָח֔וֹת וַיָּרִ֖יצוּ לְכָל־ NAS: in kettles, in pans, and carried [them] speedily KJV: and in caldrons, and in pans, and divided [them] speedily INT: pots kettles pans and carried to all 1 Occurrence |
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