The meaning of “מַהְפֵּכָה”
Understanding mahpêkâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
when...overthrew, overthrow(-n). - a destruction 1) overthrow, destruction 1a) always of Sodom and Gomorrah
מַהְפֵּכָה
when...overthrew, overthrow(-n). - a destruction 1) overthrow, destruction 1a) always of Sodom and Gomorrah
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 29:23 | “And that the whole land thereof is brimstone, and salt, and burning, that it is not sown, nor beareth, nor any grass groweth therein, like the overthrow of Sodom, and Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboim, which the Lord overthrew in his anger, and in his wrath:” Word: מַהְפֵּכָה (mahpêkâh) | |
| Isaiah 13:19 | “And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms, the beauty of the Chaldees’ excellency, shall be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah.” Word: מַהְפֵּכָה (mahpêkâh) | |
| Jeremiah 50:40 | “As God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah and the neighbour cities thereof, saith the Lord; so shall no man abide there, neither shall any son of man dwell therein.” Word: מַהְפֵּכָה (mahpêkâh) | |
| Amos 4:11 | “I have overthrown some of you, as God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah, and ye were as a firebrand plucked out of the burning: yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the Lord.” Word: מַהְפֵּכָה (mahpêkâh) |