אֵ֫גֶל
e.gel
drop
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "e.gel" (Strong's number: H0096) is defined as a "drop". This single occurrence in the Bible suggests that the word has a specific, limited range of usage. Given its definition, it is likely used to describe a small amount of liquid, such as water or a fluid substance. The significance of this word lies in its precise meaning, which is distinct from other words that might convey a similar idea. By using a word specifically for a "drop", the author of the text may be emphasizing the smallness or significance of the liquid being described. However, without more context, it is difficult to say for certain how this word is being used in this particular instance.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text