קְוֻצּוֹת
qe.vuts.tsah
lock
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word קְוֻצּוֹת (qe.vuts.tsah) is defined as "lock." It appears twice in the Bible, indicating a specific object used for securing or fastening something. The term is likely referring to a physical device used to prevent unauthorized access or movement. The limited occurrences of this word suggest that it is a specialized term, possibly used in a specific context or industry. Its meaning is straightforward and easily understood, implying a practical application in everyday life. The significance of this word lies in its representation of a tangible object used for securing or protecting something, highlighting the importance of security and access control in various aspects of life.
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Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
I was asleep, but my heart was awake. It is the voice of my beloved who knocks: “Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled; for my head is filled with dew, and my hair with the dampness of the night.”
Song of Solomon 5:11His head is like the purest gold. His hair is bushy, black as a raven.