Strong's Lexicon tsorephi: Refiner, smelter Original Word: צֹרְפִי Word Origin: Derived from the root צָרַף (tsaraph), meaning "to smelt" or "to refine." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent concept can be found in terms like "δοκιμάζω" (dokimazo - G1381), meaning "to test" or "to approve," which is used in the New Testament to describe the testing and proving of faith. Usage: The term "tsorephi" refers to a person who refines or smelts metals. In the biblical context, it is often used metaphorically to describe the process of purification and testing, particularly in relation to God's refining of His people. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, metalworking was a significant trade, with refiners playing a crucial role in producing pure metals for various uses, including currency, tools, and religious artifacts. The process of refining involved heating metals to high temperatures to separate impurities, a practice that served as a powerful metaphor for spiritual purification and divine judgment. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tsaraph Definition goldsmiths NASB Translation goldsmiths (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs צֹרְפִי noun [masculine] collective goldsmiths; — only ׳בֶּןהַֿצּ Nehemiah 3:31 i.e. belonging to the goldsmiths, a member of their guild. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance goldsmith's From tsaraph; refiner; Tsorephi (with the article), an Israelite -- goldsmith's. see HEBREW tsaraph Forms and Transliterations הַצֹּ֣רְפִ֔י הצרפי haṣ·ṣō·rə·p̄î haṣṣōrəp̄î hatzTzoreFiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 3:31 HEB: מַלְכִּיָּה֙ בֶּן־ הַצֹּ֣רְפִ֔י עַד־ בֵּ֥ית NAS: one of the goldsmiths, carried out repairs KJV: Malchiah the goldsmith's son INT: Malchijah one of the goldsmiths far as the house 1 Occurrence |
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