The Definition of the word Pan

Pan

A vessel of metal or earthenware used in culinary operations; a cooking-pan or frying-pan frequently referred to in the Old "Testament (Lev. 2:5; 6:21; Num. 11:8; 1 Sam. 2:14, etc.)." "The "ash-pans" mentioned in Ex. 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 (marg., "flat plate " or" slice) was probably a mere plate of iron used for baking. The fire-pans of Ex. 27:3 were fire-shovels used for taking up "coals. The same Hebrew word is rendered "snuff-dishes" (25:38;" "37:23) and "censers" (Lev. 10:1; 16:12; Num. 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 Lev. 2:7; 7:9 was a pot for boiling.