Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “פְּקִדֻת”
Understanding pᵉqiduth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
ward. - supervision 1) oversight, overseer, guard
H6488
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
פְּקִדֻת
Phoneticpek-ee-dooth'
Transliterationpᵉqiduth
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
ward. - supervision 1) oversight, overseer, guard
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 37:13 | “And when he was in the gate of Benjamin, a captain of the ward was there, whose name was Irijah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah; and he took Jeremiah the prophet, saying, Thou fallest away to the Chaldeans.” Word: פְּקִדֻת (pᵉqiduth) |