### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **chaçpaç**, represented by `{{H2636}}`, is a highly specific term for a **round thing**. It appears just **1 time** in **1 unique verse**, indicating a very particular usage. The word's definition, derived from a root meaning to peel, suggests a shred or scale, pointing to the small and distinct nature of the object it describes.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
In the biblical narrative, `{{H2636}}` is used exclusively to describe the physical appearance of a substance that materialized in the wilderness. After the dew was gone, a "small **round thing**" was found upon the face of the wilderness [[Exodus 16:14]]. The text further clarifies its appearance by comparing it to something "as small as the hoar frost on the ground" [[Exodus 16:14]], providing a tangible image of this unique provision.
### Related Words & Concepts
The meaning of `{{H2636}}` is illuminated by the words used alongside it in its only appearance:
* `{{H1851}}` **daq**: This word, meaning **small** or **thin**, is used twice to emphasize the fine, delicate nature of the round thing [[Exodus 16:14]]. It is also used to describe other subtle things like a "still **small** voice" [[1 Kings 19:12]] and incense "beaten **small**" [[Leviticus 16:12]].
* `{{H3713}}` **kᵉphôwr**: Defined as **hoar(-y) frost** or a bason, its use here as **hoar frost** provides a direct visual comparison for the substance described by `{{H2636}}` [[Exodus 16:14]]. Other scriptures connect **hoary frost** with heaven [[Job 38:29]].
* `{{H776}}` **ʼerets**: Meaning **earth** or **ground**, this word establishes the location where the round thing was found [[Exodus 16:14]]. It is the same word used for the **earth** in the creation account [[Genesis 1:1]] and the **land** God promises to heal [[2 Chronicles 7:14]].
### Theological Significance
The significance of `{{H2636}}` is tied directly to the unique event it describes.
* **A Singular Event:** The word's single use underscores the uniqueness of the phenomenon. It is a term reserved for the "small **round thing**" that appeared on the ground in the wilderness [[Exodus 16:14]].
* **Divine Origin:** The comparison of the substance to **hoar frost** `{{H3713}}` hints at a heavenly source, as other passages link frost directly to heaven [[Job 38:29]]. This provision appears on the **ground** `{{H776}}`, demonstrating a divine intervention into the earthly realm.
* **Humility in Form:** The description emphasizes that this provision was **small** `{{H1851}}` and a **round thing** `{{H2636}}`. This humble appearance is consistent with other divine manifestations, such as the "still **small** voice" [[1 Kings 19:12]], showing that God's power can be revealed in subtle forms.
### Summary
In summary, `{{H2636}}` is a specific and rare word whose meaning is inseparable from its context in [[Exodus 16:14]]. It is not a broad theological concept but a precise descriptor for a unique physical object. By appearing only once, **chaçpaç** serves to highlight a singular act of provision, with its full meaning brought to life by the surrounding descriptive words for **small** `{{H1851}}`, **hoar frost** `{{H3713}}`, and **ground** `{{H776}}`. It shows how scripture can employ a unique term to mark a specific and memorable event.
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