Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מִכְרֶה”
Understanding mikreh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
(salt-) pit. - a pit (for salt) 1) pit, salt pit 1a) meaning uncertain
H4379
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מִכְרֶה
Phoneticmik-reh'
Transliterationmikreh
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
(salt-) pit. - a pit (for salt) 1) pit, salt pit 1a) meaning uncertain
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Zephaniah 2:9 | “Therefore as I live, saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, Surely Moab shall be as Sodom, and the children of Ammon as Gomorrah, even the breeding of nettles, and saltpits, and a perpetual desolation: the residue of my people shall spoil them, and the remnant of my people shall possess them.” Word: מִכְרֶה (mikreh) |