H4718B Hebrew
מַקֶּבֶת
maq.qe.vet
hole
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word מַקֶּבֶת (maq.qe.vet) is defined as a "hole." With only one occurrence in the Bible, its usage is extremely limited. Given its definition, it is likely used to describe a physical opening or void in the ground or a surface. The significance of this word lies in its literal meaning, providing a precise description of a specific spatial feature. Its rarity in the biblical text suggests that it may be used to convey a specific image or idea that is not easily conveyed by more common words.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text