Biblical Hebrew Forum

[Brian Powell <powellbrian AT omf.net>]

Greetings.

I have two questions about this verse. First, the word )e$:pfr. 
Footnotes in the various bibles say this is a word of uncertain meaning. 
It is variously translated as 'A cake of dates' or 'A portion [of 
meat]'. Does anyone have any insight into what this means?

Secondly, the word )a$iy$fh. This is generally translated as a cake of 
raisins. However I just want to clear up my understanding on this 
because one of the Philippine bibles translates this to mean a cake made 
with raisins (ie. something like a fruit-cake), whereas I have always 
thought that it meant a handful of raisins that has been pressed 
together into a block. Which is correct?

Thanks.
Brian

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Brian & Laureen Powell

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