Lexical Definition
כָּתִית kâthîyth (kaw-theeth') beaten H:A
from כָּתַת
beaten.
- beaten, i.e. pure (oil)
1) beaten out, pure, pounded fine (in a mortar), costly
1a) of olive oil
Usage: 3 forms in 5 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| כָּתִית֙ | pressed | Exod.29.40 |
| כָּתִ֖ית | pressed | Exod.27.20 • Lev.24.2 • Num.28.5 |
| כָּתִ֑ית | pressed | 1Kgs.5.11 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
כָּתִית adjective beaten; — only in combination שֶׁמֶן כָּתִית beaten oil, i.e. oil made by beating or pounding the olives in a mortar; especially fine and costly (compare LevyNHWB ii. 443 below כָּתִית); — 1Kgs 5:25*; Exod 29:40; Num 28:5 לַמָּאוֺר ׳שֶׁמֶן זַית זָךְ כ Exod 27:20 pure beaten olive oil for the lamp = Lev 24:2 (Hexateuch only H, P).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 27:20 · 29:40 |
| Leviticus | 24:2 |
| Numbers | 28:5 |
| 1 Kings | 5:25* |