מִקְשֶׁה
miq.sheh
hairstyle
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "מִקְשֶׁה" (miq.sheh), Strong's number H4748, has a short definition of "hairstyle." This lexicon entry falls under the semantic domain of "Body & Health," indicating that it is related to physical appearance. The term is only used once in the Bible. Given its limited occurrences in the Bible, it's difficult to draw conclusions about the range of usage. However, from this single occurrence, "מִקְשֶׁה" appears to specifically refer to hairstyle, rather than broader concepts like grooming or beauty. As for its significance, the mention of a hairstyle in the Bible may suggest that hair played an important role in ancient Israelite culture, possibly for social, symbolic, or religious reasons. However, without more data, the precise nature of this significance remains uncertain. The analysis of "מִקְשֶׁה" highlights the importance of examining each word in its historical and cultural context, as well as understanding its semantic domain. Despite its limited occurrences, this word provides a glimpse into the cultural values and daily life of ancient Israelites, and warrants further exploration.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text