Original Word: טֹפַח
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: tophach
Pronunciation: TOH-fakh
Phonetic Spelling: (to'-fakh)
Definition: Handbreadth
Meaning: a spread of the hand, a palm-breadth, a corbel

hand-breadth broad

From taphach (the same as tephach) -- hand-breadth (broad).

see HEBREW taphach

see HEBREW tephach

Word Origin
from taphach
Definition
a span, handbreadth
NASB Translation
handbreadth (5).

טֹ֫פַח noun masculine^{Ezekiel 40:43} span, hand-breadth — always absolute טֹפַח Exodus 25:25; Exodus 37:12 (both P), width of border of table in tabernacle; Ezekiel 40:5; Ezekiel 43:13 addition to common cubit; Ezekiel 40:43 width of border (ledge) of four tables in new temple (Sm Co).

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb טָפַח (taphach), meaning "to flatten" or "to spread out."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for טֹפַח (topach) in the Strong's Concordance, as the concept of a palm-breadth or corbel is specific to Hebrew measurements and architectural terms. However, Greek terms related to measurement or architecture may be considered in broader studies of biblical texts.

Usage: The term טֹפַח (topach) is used in the context of measurement, specifically referring to a unit of length equivalent to the breadth of a hand or palm. It is also used architecturally to describe a corbel, a structural piece jutting from a wall to carry a superincumbent weight.

Context: • The Hebrew term טֹפַח (topach) appears in the Old Testament as a unit of measurement. It is equivalent to a palm-breadth, which is approximately three to four inches. This measurement is used in various contexts, particularly in the construction and description of sacred objects and structures.
• In the context of the Tabernacle and Temple, the טֹפַח (topach) is used to specify dimensions, ensuring precision in the construction of holy artifacts and spaces. For example, the measurement is applied to the dimensions of the altar and other sacred furnishings.
• The term also appears in architectural descriptions, where it refers to a corbel, a projection from a wall that supports a structure above it. This usage highlights the practical application of the טֹפַח (topach) in ancient building techniques, demonstrating the integration of functional and aesthetic elements in Hebrew architecture.
• The concept of the טֹפַח (topach) underscores the importance of measurement and proportion in the biblical narrative, reflecting a divine order and attention to detail in the construction of spaces dedicated to worship and the presence of God.

וָטֹ֑פַח וָטֹ֔פַח וטפח טֹ֖פַח טֹ֧פַח טפח ṭō·p̄aḥ Tofach ṭōp̄aḥ vaTofach wā·ṭō·p̄aḥ wāṭōp̄aḥInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts