The meaning of “מִכְוָה”
Understanding mikvâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
that burneth, burning. - a burn 1) burnt spot, burn scar
מִכְוָה
that burneth, burning. - a burn 1) burnt spot, burn scar
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 13:24 | “Or if there be any flesh, in the skin whereof there is a hot burning, and the quick flesh that burneth have a white bright spot, somewhat reddish, or white;” Word: מִכְוָה (mikvâh) | |
| Leviticus 13:25 | “Then the priest shall look upon it: and, behold, if the hair in the bright spot be turned white, and it be in sight deeper than the skin; it is a leprosy broken out of the burning: wherefore the priest shall pronounce him unclean: it is the plague of leprosy.” Word: מִכְוָה (mikvâh) | |
| Leviticus 13:28 | “And if the bright spot stay in his place, and spread not in the skin, but it be somewhat dark; it is a rising of the burning, and the priest shall pronounce him clean: for it is an inflammation of the burning.” Word: מִכְוָה (mikvâh) |