יְנִיקָה
ye.ni.qah
shoot
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the provided data, the Hebrew word "יניקה" (ye.ni.qah) with Strong's number H3242 is defined as "shoot." This word occurs only once in the Bible, making its meaning and usage somewhat isolated. Given its short definition, it is likely that "ye.ni.qah" refers to a sprout or a newly grown branch, possibly a new growth in a plant, tree, or vine. This terminology could be used in various contexts, such as agriculture, horticulture, or even in the description of nature. The singular appearance of "ye.ni.qah" in the Bible implies that its significance may be specific to the passage where it is used, offering valuable insight into the particular context without providing a broader or more general interpretation. A closer examination of the passage and its context would be required to fully understand its significance.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text