The meaning of “מְכוֹנָה”
Understanding mᵉkôwnâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or מְכֹנָה mᵉkônâh (mek-onaw'); feminine of מָכוֹן base. - a pedestal, also a spot 1) fixed resting place, base, pedesta...
מְכוֹנָה
or מְכֹנָה mᵉkônâh (mek-onaw'); feminine of מָכוֹן base. - a pedestal, also a spot 1) fixed resting place, base, pedestal
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 7:35 | “And in the top of the base was there a round compass of half a cubit high: and on the top of the base the ledges thereof and the borders thereof were of the same.” Word: מְכוֹנָה (mᵉkôwnâh) | |
| 2 Kings 25:13 | “And the pillars of brass that were in the house of the Lord, and the bases, and the brasen sea that was in the house of the Lord, did the Chaldees break in pieces, and carried the brass of them to Babylon.” Word: מְכוֹנָה (mᵉkôwnâh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 4:14 | “He made also bases, and lavers made he upon the bases;” Word: מְכוֹנָה (mᵉkôwnâh) | |
| Ezra 3:3 | “And they set the altar upon his bases; for fear was upon them because of the people of those countries: and they offered burnt offerings thereon unto the Lord, even burnt offerings morning and evening.” Word: מְכוֹנָה (mᵉkôwnâh) | |
| Jeremiah 52:17 | “Also the pillars of brass that were in the house of the Lord, and the bases, and the brasen sea that was in the house of the Lord, the Chaldeans brake, and carried all the brass of them to Babylon.” Word: מְכוֹנָה (mᵉkôwnâh) |