Answers about
pans in the Bible
not to be confused with the false Greek god named Pan
A “pan” in the King James version may be a vessel of metal or earthenware used in culinary operations; a cooking-pan or pot, or frying-pan or griddle.
Such tings are frequently referred to in the Old Testament (Leviticus 2:5 KJV—“pan”, Leviticus 2:5 NASB—(“gridle”); Lev. 6:21; Numbers 11:8; 1 Samuel 2:14, etc.)
The “ash-pans” or ash-pots mentioned in Exodus 27:3 were made of copper, and were used in connection with the altar of burnt-offering.
The “iron pan” mentioned in Ezek. 4:3 (marginal note, “flat plate” or “slice”) was probably a mere plate of iron used for baking.
The “fire-pans” of Exodus 27:3 were fire-shovels used for taking up coals. The same Hebrew word is rendered “snuff-dishes” (25:38; 37:23) and “censers” (Leviticus 10:1; 16:12; Numbers 4:14, etc.). These were probably simply metal vessels employed for carrying burning embers from the brazen altar to the altar of incense.
The “frying-pan” mentioned in Leviticus 2:7; 7:9 was a pot for boiling.
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