Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מִפְלֶצֶת”
Understanding miphletseth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
idol. - a terror, i.e. an idol 1) horrid thing, horrible thing
H4656
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מִפְלֶצֶת
Phoneticmif-leh'-tseth
Transliterationmiphletseth
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
idol. - a terror, i.e. an idol 1) horrid thing, horrible thing
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 15:13 | “And also Maachah his mother, even her he removed from being queen, because she had made an idol in a grove; and Asa destroyed her idol, and burnt it by the brook Kidron.” Word: מִפְלֶצֶת (miphletseth) | |
| 2 Chronicles 15:16 | “And also concerning Maachah the mother of Asa the king, he removed her from being queen, because she had made an idol in a grove: and Asa cut down her idol, and stamped it, and burnt it at the brook Kidron.” Word: מִפְלֶצֶת (miphletseth) |
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