Definition
from H3799; properly, something carved out, i.e. ore; hence, gold (pure as originally mined)
Traditional renderings: ((most) fine, pure) gold(-en wedge).
Traditional renderings: ((most) fine, pure) gold(-en wedge).
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders כֶּ֫תֶם:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
9 total
- Job 28:16בְּכֶ֣תֶם · in the goldIt cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire.
- Job 28:19בְּכֶ֥תֶם · goldTopaz from Cush cannot compare to it, nor can it be valued in pure gold.
- Job 31:24וְ֝לַכֶּ֗תֶם · pure goldIf I have put my trust in gold or called pure gold my security,
- Psalm 45:9בְּכֶ֣תֶם · adorned with the goldThe daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir.
- Proverbs 25:12כָ֑תֶם · of fine goldLike an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.
- Song of Solomon 5:11כֶּ֣תֶם · goldHis head is purest gold; his hair is wavy and black as a raven.
- Isaiah 13:12מִכֶּ֥תֶם · rarer than the goldI will make man scarcer than pure gold, and mankind rarer than the gold of Ophir.
- Lamentations 4:1הַכֶּ֣תֶם · goldHow the gold has become tarnished, the pure gold has become dull! The gems of the temple lie scattered on every street corner.
- Daniel 10:5בְּכֶ֥תֶם · of fine goldI lifted up my eyes, and behold, there was a certain man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist.