Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “בְּקִיעַ”
Understanding bᵉqîyaʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
breach, cleft. - a fissure 1) fissure, breach, cleft
H1233
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
בְּקִיעַ
Phoneticbek-ee'-ah
Transliterationbᵉqîyaʻ
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
breach, cleft. - a fissure 1) fissure, breach, cleft
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 22:9 | “Ye have seen also the breaches of the city of David, that they are many: and ye gathered together the waters of the lower pool.” Word: בְּקִיעַ (bᵉqîyaʻ) | |
| Amos 6:11 | “For, behold, the Lord commandeth, and he will smite the great house with breaches, and the little house with clefts.” Word: בְּקִיעַ (bᵉqîyaʻ) |
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