Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מְקֵרָה”
Understanding mᵉqêrâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
[idiom] summer. - a cooling off 1) coolness, cooling
H4747
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מְקֵרָה
Phoneticmek-ay-raw'
Transliterationmᵉqêrâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
[idiom] summer. - a cooling off 1) coolness, cooling
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 3:20 | “And Ehud came unto him; and he was sitting in a summer parlour, which he had for himself alone. And Ehud said, I have a message from God unto thee. And he arose out of his seat.” Word: מְקֵרָה (mᵉqêrâh) | |
| Judges 3:24 | “When he was gone out, his servants came; and when they saw that, behold, the doors of the parlour were locked, they said, Surely he covereth his feet in his summer chamber.” Word: מְקֵרָה (mᵉqêrâh) |
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