7531. ritspah

Lexicon

ritspah: Hot stone, pavement, glowing coal

Original Word: רִצְפָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: ritspah
Pronunciation: reets-pah
Phonetic Spelling: (rits-paw')
Definition: Hot stone, pavement, glowing coal
Meaning: a hot stone, a tessellated pavement

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

live coal, pavement

Feminine of retseph; a hot stone; also a tessellated pavement -- live coal, pavement.

see HEBREW retseph

Brown-Driver-Briggs

ִ˜רצְפָה noun feminine pavement; — absolute ׳ר Ezekiel 40:17 (twice in verse) +, construct ִ˜רצְפַת Esther 1:6 (van d. H. רִעצמָּה, מַּת-); — pavement, in Ezekiel's temple, Ezekiel 40:17 (twice in verse); Ezekiel 40:18 (twice in verse); Ezekiel 42:3; Solomon's temple 2Chronicles 7:3; in a palace Esther 1:6.

I. רִצְמָּה noun feminine glowing stone (or coal) (We^{Israel u. Jüd. Geschichte.} (3) 83); — ׳ר absolute Isaiah 6:6; plural עֻגַת רְצָפִים 1 Kings 19:6 (compare Syriac above).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root רָצַף (ratsaph), which means "to pave" or "to lay stones."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G440: ἀνθρακιά (anthrakia) • Refers to a charcoal fire or burning coals, which can metaphorically relate to the concept of heat associated with רִצְפָה.
• G3038: λιθόστρωτος (lithostrotos) • Meaning "paved with stones," this term directly corresponds to the idea of a tessellated pavement.
• G4745: στερέωμα (stereoma) • While primarily meaning "firmness" or "foundation," it can relate to the concept of a solid, stone-laid surface.

These Greek terms provide a broader understanding of the concept of רִצְפָה, emphasizing its significance in both Hebrew and Greek contexts as a symbol of strength, durability, and craftsmanship.

Usage: The word רִצְפָה appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe a paved surface or flooring, often associated with a place of significance or a structure of importance.

Context: רִצְפָה (Ritzpah) is a noun that appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote a paved or stone-covered surface. This term is used in contexts where the construction or description of significant architectural features is involved. The concept of a tessellated pavement suggests a carefully arranged pattern of stones, which could serve both aesthetic and practical purposes. In ancient times, such pavements were often found in palaces, temples, or other important buildings, indicating a place of dignity and permanence.

The use of רִצְפָה in the biblical text highlights the cultural and historical importance of stonework in ancient Israelite society. Stone pavements were not only functional but also symbolized stability and durability. The presence of רִצְפָה in a narrative or description often underscores the significance of the location or event being described.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is translated in contexts that reflect its original meaning, maintaining the connection to its historical and cultural roots.

Forms and Transliterations

הָרִֽצְפָ֖ה הָרִֽצְפָֽה׃ הָרִֽצְפָה֙ הרצפה הרצפה׃ וְהָרִֽצְפָה֙ וְרִֽצְפָ֔ה והרצפה ורצפה רִֽצְפַ֥ת רִֽצְפָ֔ה רִצְפָּ֑ה רצפה רצפת hā·riṣ·p̄āh hāriṣp̄āh haritzFah riṣ·pāh riṣ·p̄āh riṣ·p̄aṯ riṣpāh riṣp̄āh riṣp̄aṯ ritzFah ritzFat ritzPah veharitzFah veritzFah wə·hā·riṣ·p̄āh wə·riṣ·p̄āh wəhāriṣp̄āh wəriṣp̄āh

Englishman's Concordance

2 Chronicles 7:3
HEB: אַ֤רְצָה עַל־ הָרִֽצְפָה֙ וַיִּֽשְׁתַּֽחֲו֔וּ וְהוֹד֤וֹת
NAS: bowed down on the pavement with their faces
KJV: to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped,
INT: to the ground on the pavement worshiped and gave

Esther 1:6
HEB: וָכֶ֗סֶף עַ֛ל רִֽצְפַ֥ת בַּהַט־ וָשֵׁ֖שׁ
NAS: and silver on a mosaic pavement of porphyry,
KJV: and silver, upon a pavement of red,
INT: and silver on A mosaic of porphyry marble

Isaiah 6:6
HEB: הַשְּׂרָפִ֔ים וּבְיָד֖וֹ רִצְפָּ֑ה בְּמֶ֨לְקַחַ֔יִם לָקַ֖ח
NAS: flew to me with a burning coal in his hand,
KJV: of the seraphims unto me, having a live coal in his hand,
INT: of the seraphim his hand A burning tongs had taken

Ezekiel 40:17
HEB: וְהִנֵּ֤ה לְשָׁכוֹת֙ וְרִֽצְפָ֔ה עָשׂ֥וּי לֶחָצֵ֖ר
NAS: [there were] chambers and a pavement made
KJV: and, lo, [there were] chambers, and a pavement made
INT: and behold chambers pavement made the court

Ezekiel 40:17
HEB: לְשָׁכ֖וֹת אֶל־ הָרִֽצְפָֽה׃
NAS: chambers faced the pavement.
KJV: chambers [were] upon the pavement.
INT: chambers faced the pavement

Ezekiel 40:18
HEB: וְהָרִֽצְפָה֙ אֶל־ כֶּ֣תֶף
NAS: The pavement ([that is], the lower
KJV: And the pavement by the side
INT: the pavement by the side

Ezekiel 40:18
HEB: אֹ֣רֶךְ הַשְּׁעָרִ֑ים הָרִֽצְפָ֖ה הַתַּחְתּוֹנָֽה׃
NAS: ([that is], the lower pavement) [was] by the side
KJV: of the gates [was] the lower pavement.
INT: to the length of the gates the pavement the lower

Ezekiel 42:3
HEB: הַפְּנִימִ֔י וְנֶ֣גֶד רִֽצְפָ֔ה אֲשֶׁ֖ר לֶחָצֵ֣ר
NAS: and opposite the pavement which
KJV: court, and over against the pavement which [was] for the utter
INT: to the inner and opposite the pavement which court

8 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 7531
8 Occurrences

hā·riṣ·p̄āh — 3 Occ.
riṣ·p̄āh — 1 Occ.
riṣ·p̄aṯ — 1 Occ.
riṣ·pāh — 1 Occ.
wə·hā·riṣ·p̄āh — 1 Occ.
wə·riṣ·p̄āh — 1 Occ.