Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “נְקָרָה”
Understanding nᵉqârâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
cleft, clift. - {to bore (penetrate, quarry)} 1) hole, crevice
H5366
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
נְקָרָה
Phoneticnek-aw-raw'
Transliterationnᵉqârâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
cleft, clift. - {to bore (penetrate, quarry)} 1) hole, crevice
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 33:22 | “And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a clift of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by:” Word: נְקָרָה (nᵉqârâh) | |
| Isaiah 2:21 | “To go into the clefts of the rocks, and into the tops of the ragged rocks, for fear of the Lord, and for the glory of his majesty, when he ariseth to shake terribly the earth.” Word: נְקָרָה (nᵉqârâh) |
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