Strong’s H3595

כִּיּוֹר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

kiyowr

Pronunciation

kee-yore

Definition

Basin, laver

Meaning

something round, a chafing-dish for, coals, a caldron for, cooking, a washbowl, a pulpit, platform

Usage

The term "kiyyor" refers to a basin or laver used for washing. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it is most commonly associated with the large bronze basin used by the priests in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple for ceremonial washing. This washing was a ritual purification process necessary before performing sacred duties.

Bible references

Exodus 30:18;Exodus 30:28;Exodus 31:9;Exodus 35:16;Exodus 38:8;Exodus 39:39;Exodus 40:7;Exodus 40:11;Exodus 40:30;Leviticus 8:11;1 Samuel 2:14;1 Kings 7:30;1 Kings 7:38;1 Kings 7:38;1 Kings 7:38;1 Kings 7:38;1 Kings 7:40;1 Kings 7:43;2 Chronicles 4:6;2 Chronicles 4:14;2 Chronicles 6:13;Zechariah 12:6