Strong's Lexicon miklaah or miklah: Enclosure, fold, pen Original Word: מִכְלָה / מִכְלָא Word Origin: Derived from the root כָּלָא (kalah), meaning "to restrain" or "to withhold." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent in the Septuagint for similar concepts might include "αὐλή" (aulē), meaning "court" or "fold," as seen in John 10:1 where Jesus speaks of the sheepfold. Usage: The term "miklaah" or "miklah" refers to an enclosure or a fold, typically used for animals such as sheep or cattle. It signifies a place of safety and containment, where animals are gathered and protected. The word is used in the context of pastoral life, reflecting the agrarian society of ancient Israel. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, shepherding was a common occupation, and the use of enclosures or folds was essential for the protection and management of livestock. These structures were often simple, made from stones or wood, and provided a safe place for animals during the night or adverse weather conditions. The concept of a fold also carries metaphorical significance in the Bible, symbolizing God's protection and care for His people, akin to a shepherd's care for his flock. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kala Definition an enclosure, fold NASB Translation fold (1), folds (1), sheepfolds* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. מִכְלָה (incorrect for מכלא) noun [masculine] enclosure, fold; — צאֹן ׳גָּזַר מִמּ Habakkuk 3:17; plural construct לקח מִמִּכְלְאֹת צאֹן Psalm 78:70 (object David); plural suffix לקח מִמִּכְלְאֹתֶיךָ Psalm 50:9 (object he-goats). — II. מִכְלָה see below כלה. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sheepfold Or miklah {mik-law'}; from kala'; a pen (for flocks) -- ((sheep-))fold. Compare miklah. see HEBREW kala' see HEBREW miklah Forms and Transliterations מִ֝מִּכְלְאֹתֶ֗יךָ מִֽמִּכְלְאֹ֥ת מִמִּכְלָה֙ ממכלאת ממכלאתיך ממכלה mim·miḵ·lāh mim·miḵ·lə·’ō·ṯe·ḵā mim·miḵ·lə·’ōṯ mimichLah mimichleOt mimichleoTeicha mimmiḵlāh mimmiḵlə’ōṯ mimmiḵlə’ōṯeḵāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 50:9 HEB: מִבֵּיתְךָ֣ פָ֑ר מִ֝מִּכְלְאֹתֶ֗יךָ עַתּוּדִֽים׃ NAS: Nor male goats out of your folds. KJV: [nor] he goats out of thy folds. INT: of your house young of your folds male Psalm 78:70 Habakkuk 3:17 3 Occurrences |
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