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The meaning of מַעֲקֶה

Understanding maʻăqeh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

battlement. - a parapet 1) parapet 1a) a low wall at the edge of a balcony, roof, etc., or along the sides of a bridge e...

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Hebrew Text
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מַעֲקֶה

Phoneticmah-ak-eh'
Transliterationmaʻăqeh
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

battlement. - a parapet 1) parapet 1a) a low wall at the edge of a balcony, roof, etc., or along the sides of a bridge etc.,

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Deuteronomy 22:8

When thou buildest a new house, then thou shalt make a battlement for thy roof, that thou bring not blood upon thine house, if any man fall from thence.

Word: מַעֲקֶה (maʻăqeh)

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Deuteronomy
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