פּוּךְ
pukh (H6320)
color
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# Analysis of Hebrew פּוּךְ (pukh) The Hebrew word *pukh* appears four times in the biblical text and designates a color—specifically a dark cosmetic substance used for eye adornment. Based on its limited occurrences and the definition provided, this term refers to a pigment rather than an abstract color concept. The word's presence in biblical Hebrew suggests awareness of cosmetic practices, though its rarity indicates this particular substance or its designation held minimal importance in the overall vocabulary of the text. The scarcity of *pukh*'s appearances (only 4 times) contrasts sharply with other color terms in Hebrew, suggesting either that the substance was uncommon, that alternative terms were preferred, or that references to this specific cosmetic were concentrated in particular narrative contexts. Without additional lexicon data showing variant forms or related words, we cannot determine whether *pukh* represents a unique concept or overlaps with similar cosmetic terms. The word's function was purely descriptive—to identify a particular pigment used in personal adornment—rather than carrying broader metaphorical or theological significance in biblical discourse.
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When Jehu had come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it; and she painted her eyes, and adorned her head, and looked out at the window.
Now I have prepared with all my might for the house of my God the gold for the things of gold, the silver for the things of silver, the bronze for the things of bronze, iron for the things of iron, and wood for the things of wood; also onyx stones, stones to be set, stones for inlaid work, of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and marble stones in abundance.
“You afflicted, tossed with storms, and not comforted, behold, I will set your stones in beautiful colors, and lay your foundations with sapphires.
You, when you are made desolate, what will you do? Though you clothe yourself with scarlet, though you deck yourself with ornaments of gold, though you enlarge your eyes with makeup, you make yourself beautiful in vain. Your lovers despise you. They seek your life.