Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מִקְלָט”
Understanding miqlâṭ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
refuge. - an asylum (as a receptacle) 1) refuge, asylum
H4733
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מִקְלָט
Phoneticmik-lawt'
Transliterationmiqlâṭ
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
refuge. - an asylum (as a receptacle) 1) refuge, asylum
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
20 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 35:15 | “These six cities shall be a refuge, both for the children of Israel, and for the stranger, and for the sojourner among them: that every one that killeth any person unawares may flee thither.” Word: מִקְלָט (miqlâṭ) | |
| Joshua 21:21 | “For they gave them Shechem with her suburbs in mount Ephraim, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Gezer with her suburbs,” Word: מִקְלָט (miqlâṭ) | |
| 1 Chronicles 6:67 | “And they gave unto them, of the cities of refuge, Shechem in mount Ephraim with her suburbs; they gave also Gezer with her suburbs,” Word: מִקְלָט (miqlâṭ) |
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