Word Study · Strong's H7979 · Hebrew
שֻׁלְחָן
shulchan
shool-khawn'
Strong's 1890 spelling: shulchân
“a table (as spread out)”
Strong's Dictionary · 1890 · public domain
a table (as spread out); by implication, a meal
Rendered in the KJV as
table.
- 71occurrencesin the Old Testament
- 18 of 39Old Testament bookswhere the word stands
- 48inflected formsdistinct spellings
Across 71 occurrences
The word itself
Inflected forms · 48
- הַשֻּׁלְחָן֙5
- שֻׁלְחַ֥ן5
- הַשֻּׁלְחָֽן׃4
- הַשֻּׁלְחָ֔ן3
- הַשֻּׁלְחָ֛ן2
- הַשֻּׁלְחָ֥ן2
- הַשֻּׁלְחָ֖ן2
- הַשֻּׁלְחָ֗ן2
- לְשֻׁלְחֲנ֥וֹת2
- שֻׁלְחָנ֡וֹ2
- שֻׁלְחָנ֖וֹת2
- שֻׁלְחָנִ֔י2
and 36 more spellings in the ledger below.
How it is rendered · 18
- the table22
- tables9
- [the] table of8
- table my7
- a table5
- and a table3
- and the table2
- for [the] tables of2
- table his2
- table your2
- the tables2
- [is] the table1
The sense the word carries at each spot — how the translators read it there, not a fixed translation.
How it parses · 15
- the definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singular23
- noun · feminine plural10
- noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)8
- noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 1st person masculine or feminine singular7
- noun · masculine singular5
- conjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singular3
- noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine singular3
- conjunction (“and”) + the definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singular2
- noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singular2
- preposition + noun · feminine plural · in construct (“…of”)2
- the definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine plural2
- noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person feminine singular1
Show the grammar codes as tagged
- HTd/Ncmsa · 23
- HNcfpa · 10
- HNcmsc · 8
- HNcmsc/Sp1bs · 7
- HNcmsa · 5
- HC/Ncmsa · 3
- HNcmsc/Sp2ms · 3
- HC/Td/Ncmsa · 2
- HNcmsc/Sp3ms · 2
- HR/Ncfpc · 2
- HTd/Ncfpa · 2
- HNcmsc/Sp3fs · 1
All 71, in canonical order
The ledger of occurrences
Where this word lives
- Exodus18 of 71 · 25%
- Ezekiel13 of 71 · 18%
- 1 Kings6 of 71 · 8%
- 2 Samuel5 of 71 · 7%
- 2 Chronicles5 of 71 · 7%
Exodus carries the most and opens below; every other book is one click.
Exodus18 occurrences
- Exodus 25:23שֻׁלְחָ֖ןshulchannoun · masculine singularYou are also to make a table of acacia wood two cubits long, a cubit wide, and a cubit and a half high.here: a table
- Exodus 25:27הַשֻּׁלְחָֽן׃hashulchanthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularThe rings are to be close to the rim, to serve as holders for the poles used to carry the table.here: the table
- Exodus 25:28הַשֻּׁלְחָֽן׃hashulchanthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularMake the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold, so that the table may be carried with them.here: the table
- Exodus 25:30הַשֻּׁלְחָ֛ןhashulchanthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularAnd place the Bread of the Presence on the table before Me at all times.here: the table
- Exodus 26:35הַשֻּׁלְחָן֙hashulchanthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularAnd place the table outside the veil on the north side of the tabernacle, and put the lampstand opposite the table, on the south side.here: the table
- Exodus 26:35הַשֻּׁלְחָ֔ןhashulchanthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularAnd place the table outside the veil on the north side of the tabernacle, and put the lampstand opposite the table, on the south side.here: the table
- Exodus 26:35וְהַ֨שֻּׁלְחָ֔ןvehashulchanconjunction (“and”) + the definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularAnd place the table outside the veil on the north side of the tabernacle, and put the lampstand opposite the table, on the south side.here: and the table
- Exodus 30:27הַשֻּׁלְחָן֙hashulchanthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularthe table and all its utensils, the lampstand and its utensils, the altar of incense,here: the table
- Exodus 31:8הַשֻּׁלְחָן֙hashulchanthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularthe table with its utensils, the pure gold lampstand with all its utensils, the altar of incense,here: the table
- Exodus 35:13הַשֻּׁלְחָ֥ןhashulchanthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularthe table with its poles, all its utensils, and the Bread of the Presence;here: the table
- Exodus 37:10הַשֻּׁלְחָ֖ןhashulchanthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularHe also made the table of acacia wood two cubits long, a cubit wide, and a cubit and a half high.here: the table
- Exodus 37:14הַשֻּׁלְחָֽן׃hashulchanthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularThe rings were placed close to the rim, to serve as holders for the poles used to carry the table.here: the table
- Exodus 37:15הַשֻּׁלְחָֽן׃hashulchanthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularHe made the poles of acacia wood for carrying the table and overlaid them with gold.here: the table
- Exodus 37:16הַשֻּׁלְחָ֗ןhashulchanthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularHe also made the utensils for the table out of pure gold: its plates and dishes, as well as its bowls and pitchers for pouring drink offerings.here: the table
- Exodus 39:36הַשֻּׁלְחָן֙hashulchanthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularthe table with all its utensils and the Bread of the Presence;here: the table
- Exodus 40:4הַשֻּׁלְחָ֔ןhashulchanthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularThen bring in the table and set out its arrangement; bring in the lampstand as well, and set up its lamps.here: the table
- Exodus 40:22הַשֻּׁלְחָן֙hashulchanthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularMoses placed the table in the Tent of Meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil.here: the table
- Exodus 40:24הַשֻּׁלְחָ֑ןhashulchanthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularHe also placed the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting opposite the table on the south side of the tabernaclehere: the table
Leviticus1 occurrence
Numbers2 occurrences
- Numbers 3:31וְהַשֻּׁלְחָן֙vehashulchanconjunction (“and”) + the definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularTheir duties were the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the articles of the sanctuary used with them, and the curtain—all the service for these items.here: and the table
- Numbers 4:7שֻׁלְחַ֣ןshulchannoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)Over the table of the Presence they are to spread a blue cloth and place the plates and cups on it, along with the bowls and pitchers for the drink offering. The regular bread offering is to remain on it.here: [the] table of
1 Samuel2 occurrences
- 1 Samuel 20:29שֻׁלְחַ֖ןshulchannoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)saying, ‘Please let me go, because our clan is holding a sacrifice in the city, and my brother has told me to be there. So now, if I have found favor in your eyes, please let me go and see my brothers.’ That is why he did not come to the king’s table.”here: [the] table of
- 1 Samuel 20:34הַשֻּׁלְחָ֖ןhashulchanthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularJonathan got up from the table in fierce anger and did not eat any food that second day of the month, for he was grieved by his father’s shameful treatment of David.here: the table
2 Samuel5 occurrences
- 2 Samuel 9:7שֻׁלְחָנִ֖יshulchaninoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 1st person masculine or feminine singular“Do not be afraid,” said David, “for surely I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.”here: table my
- 2 Samuel 9:10שֻׁלְחָנִ֑יshulchaninoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 1st person masculine or feminine singularYou and your sons and servants are to work the ground for him and bring in the harvest, so that your master’s grandson may have food to eat. But Mephibosheth, your master’s grandson, is always to eat at my table.” Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.here: table my
- 2 Samuel 9:11שֻׁלְחָנִ֔יshulchaninoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 1st person masculine or feminine singularAnd Ziba said to the king, “Your servant will do all that my lord the king has commanded.” So Mephibosheth ate at David’s table like one of the king’s own sons.here: table my
- 2 Samuel 9:13שֻׁלְחַ֥ןshulchannoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)So Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, because he always ate at the king’s table, and he was lame in both feet.here: [the] table of
- 2 Samuel 19:28שֻׁלְחָנֶ֑ךָshulchanekhanoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine singularFor all the house of my grandfather deserves death from my lord the king, yet you have set your servant among those who eat at your table. What further right, then, do I have to keep appealing to the king?”here: of table your
1 Kings6 occurrences
- 1 Kings 2:7שֻׁלְחָנֶ֑ךָshulchanekhanoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine singularBut show loving devotion to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table, because they stood by me when I fled from your brother Absalom.here: table your
- 1 Kings 4:27שֻׁלְחַ֥ןshulchannoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)Each month the governors in turn provided food for King Solomon and all who came to his table. They saw to it that nothing was lacking.here: [the] table of
- 1 Kings 7:48הַשֻּׁלְחָ֗ןhashulchanthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularSolomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence;here: the table
- 1 Kings 10:5שֻׁלְחָנ֡וֹshulchanonoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularthe food at his table, the seating of his servants, the service and attire of his attendants and cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he presented at the house of the LORD, it took her breath away.here: table his
- 1 Kings 13:20הַשֻּׁלְחָ֑ן פhashulchanthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularWhile they were sitting at the table, the word of the LORD came to the prophet who had brought him back,here: the table
- 1 Kings 18:19שֻׁלְחַ֥ןshulchannoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)Now summon all Israel to meet me on Mount Carmel, along with the four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal and the four hundred prophets of Asherah who eat at Jezebel’s table.”here: [the] table of
1 Chronicles4 occurrences
- 1 Chronicles 28:16לְשֻׁלְחֲנ֥וֹתleshulchanotpreposition + noun · feminine plural · in construct (“…of”)the weight of gold for each table of showbread, and of silver for the silver tables;here: for [the] tables of
- 1 Chronicles 28:16לְשֻׁלְחַ֣ןleshulchanpreposition + noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)the weight of gold for each table of showbread, and of silver for the silver tables;here: for a table
- 1 Chronicles 28:16וְשֻׁלְחָ֑ןveshulchanconjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singularthe weight of gold for each table of showbread, and of silver for the silver tables;here: and a table
- 1 Chronicles 28:16לְשֻׁלְחֲנ֥וֹתleshulchanotpreposition + noun · feminine plural · in construct (“…of”)the weight of gold for each table of showbread, and of silver for the silver tables;here: for [the] tables of
2 Chronicles5 occurrences
- 2 Chronicles 4:8שֻׁלְחָנוֹת֮shulchanotnoun · feminine pluralAdditionally, he made ten tables and placed them in the temple, five on the south side and five on the north. He also made a hundred gold bowls.here: tables
- 2 Chronicles 4:19הַשֻּׁלְחָנ֔וֹתhashulchanotthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine pluralSolomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence;here: the tables
- 2 Chronicles 9:4שֻׁלְחָנ֡וֹshulchanonoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularthe food at his table, the seating of his servants, the service and attire of his attendants and cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he presented at the house of the LORD, it took her breath away.here: table his
- 2 Chronicles 13:11הַשֻּׁלְחָ֣ןhashulchanthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularEvery morning and every evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the rows of showbread on the ceremonially clean table, and every evening they light the lamps of the gold lampstand. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have forsaken Him.here: the table
- 2 Chronicles 29:18שֻׁלְחַ֥ןshulchannoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)Then they went in to King Hezekiah and reported, “We have cleansed the entire house of the LORD, the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, and the table of the showbread with all its utensils.here: [the] table of
Psalms4 occurrences
- Psalms 23:5שֻׁלְחָ֗ןshulchannoun · masculine singularYou prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.here: a table
- Psalms 69:22שֻׁלְחָנָ֣םshulchanamnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine pluralMay their table become a snare; may it be a retribution and a trap.here: table their
- Psalms 78:19שֻׁ֝לְחָ֗ןshulchannoun · masculine singularThey spoke against God, saying, “Can God really prepare a table in the wilderness?here: a table
- Psalms 128:3לְשֻׁלְחָנֶֽךָ׃leshulchanekhapreposition + noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine singularYour wife will be like a fruitful vine flourishing within your house, your sons like olive shoots sitting around your table.here: to table your
Isaiah3 occurrences
- Isaiah 21:5הַשֻּׁלְחָ֛ןhashulchanthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularThey prepare a table, they lay out a carpet, they eat, they drink! Rise up, O princes, oil the shields!here: the table
- Isaiah 28:8שֻׁלְחָנ֔וֹתshulchanotnoun · feminine pluralFor all their tables are covered with vomit; there is not a place without filth.here: [the] tables
- Isaiah 65:11שֻׁלְחָ֔ןshulchannoun · masculine singularBut you who forsake the LORD, who forget My holy mountain, who set a table for Fortune and fill bowls of mixed wine for Destiny,here: a table
Ezekiel13 occurrences
- Ezekiel 23:41וְשֻׁלְחָ֥ןveshulchanconjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singularYou sat on a couch of luxury with a table spread before it, on which you had set My incense and My oil,here: and a table
- Ezekiel 39:20שֻׁלְחָנִי֙shulchaninoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 1st person masculine or feminine singularAnd at My table you will eat your fill of horses and riders, of mighty men and warriors of every kind,’ declares the Lord GOD.here: table my
- Ezekiel 40:39שֻׁלְחָנוֹת֙shulchanotnoun · feminine pluralInside the portico of the gateway were two tables on each side, on which the burnt offerings, sin offerings, and guilt offerings were to be slaughtered.here: tables
- Ezekiel 40:39שֻׁלְחָנ֖וֹתshulchanotnoun · feminine pluralInside the portico of the gateway were two tables on each side, on which the burnt offerings, sin offerings, and guilt offerings were to be slaughtered.here: tables
- Ezekiel 40:40שֻׁלְחָנ֑וֹתshulchanotnoun · feminine pluralOutside, as one goes up to the entrance of the north gateway, there were two tables on one side and two more tables on the other side of the gate’s portico.here: tables
- Ezekiel 40:40שֻׁלְחָנֽוֹת׃shulchanotnoun · feminine pluralOutside, as one goes up to the entrance of the north gateway, there were two tables on one side and two more tables on the other side of the gate’s portico.here: tables
- Ezekiel 40:41שֻׁלְחָנ֜וֹתshulchanotnoun · feminine pluralSo there were four tables inside the gateway and four outside—eight tables in all—on which the sacrifices were to be slaughtered.here: tables
- Ezekiel 40:41שֻׁלְחָנ֛וֹתshulchanotnoun · feminine pluralSo there were four tables inside the gateway and four outside—eight tables in all—on which the sacrifices were to be slaughtered.here: tables
- Ezekiel 40:41שֻׁלְחָנ֖וֹתshulchanotnoun · feminine pluralSo there were four tables inside the gateway and four outside—eight tables in all—on which the sacrifices were to be slaughtered.here: tables
- Ezekiel 40:42שֻׁלְחָנ֨וֹתshulchanotnoun · feminine pluralThere were also four tables of dressed stone for the burnt offering, each a cubit and a half long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit high. On these were placed the utensils used to slaughter the burnt offerings and the other sacrifices.here: tables
- Ezekiel 40:43הַשֻּׁלְחָנ֖וֹתhashulchanotthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine pluralThe double-pronged hooks, each a handbreadth long, were fastened all around the inside of the room, and the flesh of the offering was to be placed on the tables.here: the tables
- Ezekiel 41:22הַשֻּׁלְחָ֔ןhashulchanthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularThere was an altar of wood three cubits high and two cubits square. Its corners, base, and sides were of wood. And the man told me, “This is the table that is before the LORD.”here: [is] the table
- Ezekiel 44:16שֻׁלְחָנִ֖יshulchaninoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 1st person masculine or feminine singularThey alone shall enter My sanctuary and draw near to My table to minister before Me. They will keep My charge.here: table my
Malachi2 occurrences
- Malachi 1:7שֻׁלְחַ֥ןshulchannoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)By presenting defiled food on My altar. But you ask, ‘How have we defiled You?’ By saying that the table of the LORD is contemptible.here: [the] table of
- Malachi 1:12שֻׁלְחַ֤ןshulchannoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)“But you profane it when you say, ‘The table of the Lord is defiled, and as for its fruit, its food is contemptible.’here: [the] table of