Biblica Analytica
H4718B Hebrew

מַקֶּבֶת

maq.qe.vet

hole

Lexicon Entry

Definition
hole
Transliteration
maq.qe.vet
Strong's Number
H4718B
Occurrences
1

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The 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
Strong's
H4718B
Lemma
מַקֶּבֶת
Transliteration
maq.qe.vet
Definition
hole
Occurrences
1
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text