### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **tuphîyn**, represented by `{{H8601}}`, refers to **cookery** or, more concretely, a **cake** or **baked piece**. Its appearance is highly specific, occurring only **1 time** in **1 unique verse** within the entire Bible. This singular usage points to a precise role within the ceremonial law.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The sole use of `{{H8601}}` is found in [[Leviticus 6:21]], which provides instructions for a specific type of offering. The verse describes how a meat offering `{{H4503}}` is to be prepared in a pan `{{H4227}}` with oil `{{H8081}}`. Once it is baken `{{H7246}}`, it is to be brought in. The resulting "**baken pieces**" are then offered as a **sweet** `{{H5207}}` **savour** `{{H7381}}` to the **LORD** `{{H3068}}`. This context firmly places the term within the realm of priestly duties and sacrificial rites.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words from its context help to clarify its meaning and purpose:
* `{{H4503}}` **minchâh** (meat offering): This is the type of sacrificial offering to which the **baken pieces** belong. It is defined as a "donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)" [[Leviticus 6:21]].
* `{{H7246}}` **râbak** (baken): This verb describes the cooking process itself, meaning "to soak (bread in oil); baken, (that which is) fried." The noun `{{H8601}}` is the result of this action [[Leviticus 6:21]].
* `{{H6595}}` **path** (piece): This word for a bit or morsel is used in conjunction with `{{H8601}}` to describe the "baken **pieces**," indicating the offering was presented in parts [[Leviticus 6:21]].
* `{{H5207}}` **nîychôwach** (sweet): This describes the desired outcome of the offering, defining it as "restful, i.e. pleasant" or a "sweet (odour)" that is acceptable to the LORD [[Leviticus 6:21]].
### Theological Significance
The theological significance of `{{H8601}}` is rooted in its ceremonial function.
* **Precision in Worship:** The term's specific use for "baken pieces" highlights the detailed nature of God's instructions for offerings. The preparation of the **meat offering** `{{H4503}}` was not left to chance but was carefully prescribed [[Leviticus 6:21]].
* **Acceptable Offering:** The **baken pieces** were part of an offering designed to be a **sweet savour** `{{H5207}}` `{{H7381}}` to the **LORD** `{{H3068}}`. This demonstrates that obedience in the preparation of a sacrifice was integral to its acceptance by God.
* **Tangible Devotion:** The word connects a physical act of cookery to a spiritual act of worship. The carefully prepared **cake** `{{H8601}}` served as a tangible expression of a voluntary gift presented to God [[Leviticus 6:21]].
### Summary
In summary, `{{H8601}}` is a very specific term for a **baked piece** used exclusively within the instructions for the Levitical **meat offering** `{{H4503}}`. Its single appearance in scripture illustrates the high degree of detail required in priestly worship. The word serves as a reminder that the manner in which an offering was prepared was directly linked to its purpose as a **sweet savour** to the **LORD** `{{H3068}}`, showing how a simple, tangible item could be consecrated for a holy purpose.
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