Lexical Definition
חֻפָּה chuppâh (khoop-paw') canopy H:N-F
from חָפָה
chamber, closet, defence.
- a canopy
1) chamber, room, canopy, closet
1a) canopy
1b) chamber
1c) divine protection (fig.)
Usage: 3 forms in 3 verses
Brown-Driver-Briggs
I. חֻפָּה noun feminine canopy, chamber (as covering, enclosing) — absolute ׳ח Isa 4:5 suffix תֻפָּתוֺ Ps 19:6* חֻפָּתָהּ Joel 2:16 —
1. canopy, ׳עלכֿלכּֿבוד ח Isa 4:5 over all glory a canopy (for protection).
2. chamber, of bridegroom Ps 19:6* (metaphor of sunrising); of bride Joel 2:16 (|| חֶדֶר of bridegroom).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Psalms | 19:6* |
| Isaiah | 4:5 |
| Joel | 2:16 |