יְצֻקָה (ye.tsu.qah)
ye.tsu.qah
casting
H:N-FQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-F
Word Overview
The noun yetsuqah refers specifically to a casting, particularly of molten metal. It appears only twice in the Hebrew Bible, both times within the detailed descriptions of Solomon’s Temple furnishings in 1 Kings 7:24 and 2 Chronicles 4:3.
In these passages, the word describes the process by which the massive bronze basin was formed. The text notes that it was cast (yetsuqah) from a single mold, highlighting the technical skill required to create such large-scale metalwork in the ancient world. This usage grounds the term firmly in the physical reality of craftsmanship rather than abstract concepts.
Because its occurrences are limited to these architectural accounts, yetsuqah serves as a precise technical term for the act of pouring liquid metal into a mold to solidify. It does not carry metaphorical weight in Scripture but instead anchors the reader in the tangible materials used to honor God.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word yetsuqah describes the act of casting molten metal into a mold. It appears only twice in Scripture, both times detailing the construction of Solomon’s Temple. These passages highlight the immense skill required to shape heavy bronze for sacred use.
This technical term reminds us that God cares about the details of our work. The artisans who poured the metal did not just create objects; they built tools for worship. Their precision honored God through their hands.
When you encounter difficult tasks, remember this image. Your labor, even when it feels mundane or heavy, can be part of something lasting and holy. God sees the effort behind every finished piece.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- in/ casting/ its1×
- [were] cast1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- יְצֻק֔וֹת1×
- בִּ/יצֻקָתֽ/וֹ\׃1×
Key Verses
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I Kings 7:24
Under its brim around there were buds which encircled it for ten cubits, encircling the sea. The buds were in two rows, cast when it was cast.
This verse uses yetsuqah to describe the specific moment the decorative buds were formed during the casting process, linking artistic beauty directly to industrial technique.
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I Kings 7:30
Every base had four bronze wheels and axles of bronze; and its four feet had supports. The supports were cast beneath the basin, with wreaths at the side of each.
Here the term appears again in the context of the basin supports, showing that even structural elements required precise casting to bear the weight of the sacred vessel.