Lexical Definition
טֹפַח ṭôphach (to'-fakh) handbreadth H:N-M
from טָפַח (the same as טֵפַח)
hand-breadth (broad).
- {a spread of the hand, i.e. a palm-breadth (not 'span' of the fingers)
- architecturally, a corbel (as a supporting palm)}
1) span, hand breadth
Usage: 4 forms in 5 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| טֹ֧פַח | a hand breadth | Ezek.40.43 |
| טֹ֖פַח | a hand breadth | Exod.25.25 • Exod.37.12 |
| וָטֹ֔פַח | and a hand breadth | Ezek.40.5 |
| וָטֹ֑פַח | and a hand breadth | Ezek.43.13 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
טֹ֫פַח noun masculineEzek 40:43 span, hand-breadth — always absolute טֹפַח Exod 25:25; Exod 37:12 (both P), width of border of table in tabernacle; Ezek 40:5; Ezek 43:13 addition to common cubit; Ezek 40:43 width of border (ledge) of four tables in new temple (Sm Co).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 25:25 · 37:12 |
| Ezekiel | 40:5 · 40:43 · 43:13 |