◄ 4734. miqlaath ►
Strong's Lexicon miqlaath: Covering, shelter Original Word: מִקְלַעַת Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: miqla`ath Pronunciation: mik-LAHTH Phonetic Spelling: (mik-lah'-ath) Definition: Covering, shelter Meaning: a sculpture Word Origin: Derived from the root קָלָא (qalal), meaning "to be light" or "to be swift." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent concept can be found in Strong's Greek Dictionary under entries like G4639 (σκιά, skia) meaning "shadow" or "shade," which conveys a similar idea of protection and covering. Usage: The term "miqlaath" refers to a covering or shelter, often used in the context of protection or refuge. It conveys the idea of a place or means of safety, where one can find respite from danger or harm. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of a shelter or covering was significant, both physically and spiritually. Physically, shelters provided protection from the harsh elements and potential threats. Spiritually, the idea of God as a refuge or covering is a recurring theme in the Hebrew Scriptures, symbolizing divine protection and care for His people. The Israelites often sought refuge in God during times of trouble, viewing Him as their ultimate shelter. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from qala Definition carving NASB Translation carved (1), carvings (1), engravings (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִקֶלַ֫עַת noun feminine carving; — construct ׳מ 1 Kings 6:18; plural absolute מִקְלָעוֺת, 1 Kings 7:31; construct מִקְלְעוֺת (after קָלַע) 1 Kings 6:29,32. קְלֹקֵל see קלל. above Strong's Exhaustive Concordance carved figure, carving, graving From qala'; a sculpture (probably in bas-relief) -- carved (figure), carving, graving. see HEBREW qala' Forms and Transliterations מִקְלְע֨וֹת מִקְלְעוֹת֙ מִקְלַ֣עַת מִקְלָע֔וֹת מקלעות מקלעת mikLaat miklaot mikleOt miq·la·‘aṯ miq·lā·‘ō·wṯ miq·lə·‘ō·wṯ miqla‘aṯ miqlā‘ōwṯ miqlə‘ōwṯ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Kings 6:18 HEB: הַבַּ֙יִת֙ פְּנִ֔ימָה מִקְלַ֣עַת פְּקָעִ֔ים וּפְטוּרֵ֖י NAS: within, carved [in the shape] of gourds KJV: within [was] carved with knops INT: the house within carved gourds open 1 Kings 6:29 HEB: קָלַ֗ע פִּתּוּחֵי֙ מִקְלְעוֹת֙ כְּרוּבִ֣ים וְתִֽמֹרֹ֔ת KJV: with carved figures of cherubims INT: carved carved figures of cherubim palm 1 Kings 6:32 HEB: וְקָלַ֣ע עֲ֠לֵיהֶם מִקְלְע֨וֹת כְּרוּבִ֧ים וְתִמֹר֛וֹת NAS: and he carved on them carvings of cherubim, KJV: and he carved upon them carvings of cherubims INT: carved on carvings of cherubim palm 1 Kings 7:31 HEB: עַל־ פִּ֙יהָ֙ מִקְלָע֔וֹת וּמִסְגְּרֹתֵיהֶ֥ם מְרֻבָּע֖וֹת NAS: on its opening [there were] engravings, and their borders KJV: and also upon the mouth of it [were] gravings with their borders, INT: on opening engravings and their borders were square 4 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 4734 4 Occurrences miq·la·‘aṯ — 1 Occ. miq·lā·‘ō·wṯ — 1 Occ. miq·lə·‘ō·wṯ — 2 Occ.