Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מִקְוָה”
Understanding miqvâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
feminine of מִקְוֶה ditch. - a collection, i.e. (of water) a reservoir 1) reservoir 2) (TWOT) collection, collected mass
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מִקְוָה
Phoneticmik-vaw'
Transliterationmiqvâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
feminine of מִקְוֶה ditch. - a collection, i.e. (of water) a reservoir 1) reservoir 2) (TWOT) collection, collected mass
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 22:11 | “Ye made also a ditch between the two walls for the water of the old pool: but ye have not looked unto the maker thereof, neither had respect unto him that fashioned it long ago.” Word: מִקְוָה (miqvâh) |