The meaning of “מַפֶּלֶת”
Understanding mappeleth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
carcase, fall, ruin. - fall, i.e. decadence - concretely, a ruin - specifically a carcase 1) carcass, ruin, overthrow 1a...
מַפֶּלֶת
carcase, fall, ruin. - fall, i.e. decadence - concretely, a ruin - specifically a carcase 1) carcass, ruin, overthrow 1a) carcass 1b) ruin, overthrow
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 14:8 | “And after a time he returned to take her, and he turned aside to see the carcase of the lion: and, behold, there was a swarm of bees and honey in the carcase of the lion.” Word: מַפֶּלֶת (mappeleth) | |
| Proverbs 29:16 | “When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.” Word: מַפֶּלֶת (mappeleth) | |
| Ezekiel 31:13 | “Upon his ruin shall all the fowls of the heaven remain, and all the beasts of the field shall be upon his branches:” Word: מַפֶּלֶת (mappeleth) |
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