The meaning of “לֹיָה”
Understanding lôyâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a form of לִוְיָה addition. - a wreath 1) wreath, garland 1a) meaning dubious
לֹיָה
a form of לִוְיָה addition. - a wreath 1) wreath, garland 1a) meaning dubious
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 7:29 | “And on the borders that were between the ledges were lions, oxen, and cherubims: and upon the ledges there was a base above: and beneath the lions and oxen were certain additions made of thin work.” Word: לֹיָה (lôyâh) | |
| 1 Kings 7:30 | “And every base had four brasen wheels, and plates of brass: and the four corners thereof had undersetters: under the laver were undersetters molten, at the side of every addition.” Word: לֹיָה (lôyâh) | |
| 1 Kings 7:36 | “For on the plates of the ledges thereof, and on the borders thereof, he graved cherubims, lions, and palm trees, according to the proportion of every one, and additions round about.” Word: לֹיָה (lôyâh) |