Strong's Lexicon moqedah: Hearth, fire-place Original Word: מוֹקְדָה Word Origin: Derived from the root מוֹקֵד (moqed), meaning "a burning" or "a hearth." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "moqedah," the concept of a perpetual fire or altar can be related to Greek terms such as θυσιαστήριον (thysiastērion, Strong's G2379), meaning "altar." Usage: The term "moqedah" refers to a place where fire is kept burning, typically a hearth or a fire-place. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it often denotes a location where a continuous fire is maintained, such as the altar fire in the Tabernacle or Temple, which was to be kept burning perpetually as a symbol of God's eternal presence and the ongoing need for atonement. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, fire held significant religious and practical importance. The hearth was central to domestic life, providing warmth and a place for cooking. In the religious context, the altar fire was a critical element of the sacrificial system, representing God's presence and the people's devotion. The perpetual fire on the altar, as commanded in Leviticus, symbolized the continuous worship and dedication required of the Israelites. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. of moqed Definition hearth NASB Translation hearth (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מוֺקְדָה noun feminine hearth ( = place of burning), only of altar-hearth, the plate or top of altar, on which burnt-offering was laid and consumed, עַל הַמִּזְבֵּחַ ׳הִוא הָעוֺלָה עַל מ Leviticus 6:2 (followed by וְאֵשׁ הַמִּזְבֵּחַ תּוּקַד בּוֺ). יָקְדְעָם proper name, of a location a city of Judah Joshua 15:56; site unknown. ᵐ5 Ιαρεικαμ, A Ιεκδααμ, ᵐ5L Ιεκνααμ. יקה (√ of following; compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance burning Feminine of mowqed; fuel -- burning. see HEBREW mowqed Forms and Transliterations מוֹקְדָ֨ה מוקדה mō·wq·ḏāh mokDah mōwqḏāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 6:9 HEB: הָעֹלָ֡ה עַל֩ מוֹקְדָ֨ה עַל־ הַמִּזְבֵּ֤חַ NAS: itself [shall remain] on the hearth on the altar KJV: It [is] the burnt offering, because of the burning upon the altar INT: offering on the hearth on the altar 1 Occurrence |
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preserve (from evil, or fear); VIII. be pious, careful of one's religious duties (Lane3059)). 
