מִקְוָה
miq.vah
reservoir
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word מִקְוָה (H4724) is defined as a "reservoir". Given the limited occurrence of this word in the Bible (only once), its meaning is likely derived from the concept of holding or storing something. A reservoir is a container that stores or holds liquid, so it's plausible that this word has a similar connotation. As for its range of usage, the single occurrence of this word doesn't provide a clear context of how it's used in relation to other words or sentences. However, based on its definition, it's possible that the word is used to describe a physical container or a storage system for a liquid. In terms of significance, without more context, it's difficult to determine the impact of this word on the broader narrative or themes in the Bible. However, its uniqueness and defined meaning make it an interesting example of how ancient Hebrew language used metaphorical or physical descriptions to convey specific ideas.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text