Strong’s H7824

שָׁחִיף

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

shachiyph

Pronunciation

sah-KHEEF

Definition

Lintel

Meaning

a board

Usage

The term "sachiph" refers to the upper part of a doorframe, specifically the horizontal beam or lintel. In the context of ancient architecture, the lintel was a critical structural component, providing support and stability to the doorway. In the Bible, the lintel is notably mentioned in the context of the Passover in Egypt, where the Israelites were instructed to apply the blood of the sacrificial lamb on the lintel and doorposts of their homes as a sign for the LORD to pass over their houses during the final plague (Exodus 12:7, 22-23).

Bible references

Ezekiel 41:16