חֲנֻכָּה
cha.nuk.kahdedicationHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · feminine8 occurrences4 books7 verses
Definition
from H2596; initiation, i.e. consecration
Traditional renderings: dedicating(-tion).
Traditional renderings: dedicating(-tion).
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders חֲנֻכָּה:
- ἐγκαίνιαegkainia“Feast|Festival of Dedication”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
8 total
- Numbers 7:10חֲנֻכַּ֣ת · for [its] dedicationWhen the altar was anointed, the leaders approached with their offerings for its dedication and presented them before the altar.
- Numbers 7:11לַחֲנֻכַּ֖ת · for the dedicationAnd the LORD said to Moses, “Each day one leader is to present his offering for the dedication of the altar.”
- Numbers 7:84חֲנֻכַּ֣ת · for the dedicationSo these were the offerings from the leaders of Israel for the dedication of the altar when it was anointed: twelve silver platters, twelve silver bowls, and twelve gold dishes.
- Numbers 7:88חֲנֻכַּ֣ת · was the dedication offeringAll the livestock sacrificed for the peace offering totaled twenty-four bulls, sixty rams, sixty male goats, and sixty male lambs a year old. This was the dedication offering for the altar after it was anointed.
- 2 Chronicles 7:9חֲנֻכַּ֣ת · the dedicationOn the eighth day they held a solemn assembly, for the dedication of the altar had lasted seven days, and the feast seven days more.
- Nehemiah 12:27וּבַחֲנֻכַּ֞ת · At the dedication; חֲנֻכָּ֤ה · dedicationAt the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres.
- Psalm 30:1חֲנֻכַּ֖ת · for the dedicationA Psalm. A song for the dedication of the temple. Of David. I will exalt You, O LORD, for You have lifted me up and have not allowed my foes to rejoice over me.