Biblica Analytica
H5366 Hebrew

נְקָרָה

ne.qa.rah

crevice

Lexicon Entry

Definition
crevice
Transliteration
ne.qa.rah
Strong's Number
H5366
Occurrences
2

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

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Hebrew word "ne.qa.rah" (H5366) is defined as a "crevice." This term can be used to describe a narrow opening or a small gap in a solid object, such as a rock or a wall. The word appears only twice in the Bible, indicating that it is a relatively rare term in the Hebrew language. The significance of "ne.qa.rah" lies in its ability to convey a sense of narrowness and confinement. In a physical sense, a crevice is a small, enclosed space that can be difficult to access or navigate. This connotation of confinement may also be applied metaphorically, suggesting a sense of restriction or limitation. The limited occurrences of "ne.qa.rah" in the Bible suggest that it may be used to highlight specific details or characteristics in a particular context. Its use in these instances may serve to emphasize the importance of a narrow or confined space, or to draw attention to the difficulties or challenges associated with it.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H5366
Lemma
נְקָרָה
Transliteration
ne.qa.rah
Definition
crevice
Occurrences
2
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

2 total occurrences across the text