The meaning of “מִקְרָא”
Understanding miqrâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
assembly, calling, convocation, reading. - something called out, i.e. a public meeting (the act, the persons, or the pla...
מִקְרָא
assembly, calling, convocation, reading. - something called out, i.e. a public meeting (the act, the persons, or the place) - also a rehearsal 1) convocation, convoking, reading, a calling together 1a) convocation, sacred assembly 1b) convoking 1c) reading
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 12:16 | “And in the first day there shall be an holy convocation, and in the seventh day there shall be an holy convocation to you; no manner of work shall be done in them, save that which every man must eat, that only may be done of you.” Word: מִקְרָא (miqrâʼ) | |
| Leviticus 23:21 | “And ye shall proclaim on the selfsame day, that it may be an holy convocation unto you: ye shall do no servile work therein: it shall be a statute for ever in all your dwellings throughout your generations.” Word: מִקְרָא (miqrâʼ) | |
| Numbers 28:26 | “Also in the day of the firstfruits, when ye bring a new meat offering unto the Lord, after your weeks be out, ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work:” Word: מִקְרָא (miqrâʼ) | |
| Nehemiah 8:8 | “So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading.” Word: מִקְרָא (miqrâʼ) | |
| Isaiah 4:5 | “And the Lord will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night: for upon all the glory shall be a defence.” Word: מִקְרָא (miqrâʼ) |
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