Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מְחוּגָה”
Understanding mᵉchûwgâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
compass. - an instrument for marking a circle, i.e. compasses 1) circle-instrument, compass
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מְחוּגָה
Phoneticmekk-oo-gaw'
Transliterationmᵉchûwgâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
compass. - an instrument for marking a circle, i.e. compasses 1) circle-instrument, compass
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 44:13 | “The carpenter stretcheth out his rule; he marketh it out with a line; he fitteth it with planes, and he marketh it out with the compass, and maketh it after the figure of a man, according to the beauty of a man; that it may remain in the house.” Word: מְחוּגָה (mᵉchûwgâh) |