Lexicon neqarah: Young woman, maiden Original Word: נְקָרָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cleft, clift From naqar, a fissure -- cleft, clift. see HEBREW naqar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom naqar Definition a hole, crevice NASB Translation caverns (1), cleft (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [נְקָרָה] noun feminine hole, crevice; — construct נִקְרַת הַצּוּר Exodus 33:22; plural construct נִקְרוֺת הַצֻּדִים Isaiah 2:21 ("" סְעִפֵי הַסְּלָעִים). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root נָקַר (nâqar), meaning "to bore" or "to pierce."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry is G3692, ὀπή (opē), which also refers to an opening or hole, often used in the Septuagint to translate similar Hebrew concepts of natural openings or cavities. Usage: The word נְקָרָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a physical space, such as a cave or crevice, where one might find shelter or concealment. It is often associated with natural formations that provide refuge or hiding places. Context: נְקָרָה appears in the Hebrew Bible in contexts that emphasize protection and seclusion. One notable instance is in Exodus 33:22, where God places Moses in a cleft of the rock (נְקָרָה) as His glory passes by: "When My glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft of the rock and cover you with My hand until I have passed by." This usage underscores the concept of divine protection and the sacredness of the encounter between God and Moses. The imagery of a cleft or hollow in the rock serves as a powerful symbol of safety and divine presence, illustrating how natural formations can become places of spiritual significance. Forms and Transliterations בְּנִקְר֣וֹת בְּנִקְרַ֣ת בנקרות בנקרת bə·niq·raṯ bə·niq·rō·wṯ benikRat benikRot bəniqraṯ bəniqrōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 33:22 HEB: כְּבֹדִ֔י וְשַׂמְתִּ֖יךָ בְּנִקְרַ֣ת הַצּ֑וּר וְשַׂכֹּתִ֥י NAS: by, that I will put you in the cleft of the rock KJV: that I will put thee in a clift of the rock, INT: my glory will put the cleft of the rock and will cover Isaiah 2:21 2 Occurrences |
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