Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מְחִלָּה”
Understanding mᵉchillâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
cave. - a cavern (as if excavated) 1) hole, cavern
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מְחִלָּה
Phoneticmekh-il-law'
Transliterationmᵉchillâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
cave. - a cavern (as if excavated) 1) hole, cavern
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 2:19 | “And they shall go into the holes of the rocks, and into the caves of the earth, for fear of the Lord, and for the glory of his majesty, when he ariseth to shake terribly the earth.” Word: מְחִלָּה (mᵉchillâh) |