◄ 5345. neqeb ►
Strong's Lexicon neqeb: Hole, cavity, perforation Original Word: נֶקֶב Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: neqeb Pronunciation: neh'-keb Phonetic Spelling: (neh'keb) Definition: a bezel Meaning: A bezel, specifically referring to a setting or socket for a gem or jewel. Word Origin: Derived from the root נָקַב (naqab), which means "to pierce" or "to bore." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2749 (κατατίθημι, katatithēmi): While not a direct translation, this Greek term can relate to the concept of placing or setting something in a specific position, similar to how a stone is set in a bezel. • Strong's Greek Number 5087 (τίθημι, tithēmi): This term means "to place" or "to set," which can be conceptually linked to the action of setting a stone in a bezel. The use of נֶקֶב in the biblical text emphasizes the precision and care involved in the creation of sacred objects, reflecting the broader theme of holiness and dedication in the service of God. Usage: The term נֶקֶב is used in the context of describing the setting for precious stones, particularly in the high priest's breastplate as described in the Old Testament. Context: The Hebrew word נֶקֶב (nekev) appears in the context of the priestly garments, specifically in the description of the breastplate of judgment worn by the high priest. In Exodus 28:11, the term is used to describe the settings or sockets for the stones that were to be engraved with the names of the sons of Israel. The bezel or setting was an integral part of the breastplate, ensuring that the stones were securely held in place. This reflects the meticulous craftsmanship and the importance of the high priest's attire, which symbolized the representation of the twelve tribes of Israel before God. The use of נֶקֶב highlights the attention to detail and the significance of each element in the priestly garments, underscoring the sacredness of the high priest's role and the divine instructions given for worship. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from naqab Definition perhaps sockets (technical term of jeweler's work) NASB Translation sockets (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [נֶ֫קֶב] noun [masculine] technical term of jeweller's work, probably some hole or cavity (Hi-Sm Co Berthol; ToyHpt leaves untranslated), — only plural suffix תֻּמֶּיךָ וּנְקָבֶיךָ Ezekiel 28:13 thy sockets and thy grooves (Da), or thy settings and thy sockets. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pipe A bezel (for a gem) -- pipe. Forms and Transliterations וּנְקָבֶ֙יךָ֙ ונקביך ū·nə·qā·ḇe·ḵā unekaVeicha ūnəqāḇeḵā Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Ezekiel 28:13 HEB: מְלֶ֨אכֶת תֻּפֶּ֤יךָ וּנְקָבֶ֙יךָ֙ בָּ֔ךְ בְּי֥וֹם NAS: of your settings and sockets, Was in you. On the day KJV: of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared INT: the workmanship of your settings and sockets the day you were created 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 5345 1 Occurrence ū·nə·qā·ḇe·ḵā — 1 Occ.