Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עֲלוּקָה”
Understanding ʻălûwqâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
feminine passive participle of an unused root meaning to suck horse-leech. - the leech 1) leech
H5936
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עֲלוּקָה
Phonetical-oo-kaw'
Transliterationʻălûwqâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
feminine passive participle of an unused root meaning to suck horse-leech. - the leech 1) leech
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Proverbs 30:15 | “The horseleach hath two daughters, crying, Give, give. There are three things that are never satisfied, yea, four things say not, It is enough:” Word: עֲלוּקָה (ʻălûwqâh) |