Hebrew Word Study
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
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |