Strong's Lexicon miqveh: Gathering, collection, hope Original Word: מִקְוֶה Word Origin: Derived from the root קָוָה (qavah), meaning "to collect" or "to hope." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1680 (ἐλπίς, elpis): Hope, expectation - G1681 (ἐλπίζω, elpizō): To hope, to expect Usage: The Hebrew word "miqveh" primarily refers to a collection or gathering of waters, such as a reservoir or pool. It is also used metaphorically to denote hope or expectation. In the context of water, it signifies a place where water is gathered, often used for ritual purification. In a metaphorical sense, it conveys the idea of hope or something eagerly awaited. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, water was a precious resource, and the concept of gathering water was vital for survival. The miqveh, as a physical structure, was essential for both practical and religious purposes. It was used for ritual purification, a practice deeply embedded in Jewish law and tradition. The miqveh's significance extends beyond its physical use, symbolizing spiritual cleansing and renewal. The concept of hope, as derived from the same root, reflects the Israelites' reliance on God's promises and their anticipation of His deliverance. Brown-Driver-Briggs קוא only in מִקְוֵא see II. מִקְוֶה below II. קוה. קֹוֶה, or קֹוֵא proper name, of a territory Kuë in Cilicia (compare KAT2. 257); מִקֹוֶה from Kuë, for ᵑ0 מִקְוֵה 1 Kings 10:28 (twice in verse) and "" מִקְוֵא2Chronicles 1:16 (twice in verse); so WklAlttest. Unters. 173 Gr Benz Kit, compare ᵐ5 ἐκ Θεκουε (also ἐκ Κωα FieldHexapla i. 616), ᵑ9 de Coa, Κωδ LagOnom. 273, Jerome Coa Id.ibid. 111. I. מִקְוֶה noun [masculine] hope; — absolute ׳מ 1 Chronicles 29:15; Ezra 10:2; construct in phrase מִקְוֵה יִשְׂרָאֵל, epithet of ׳י Jeremiah 14:8; Jeremiah 17:13, compare Jeremiah 50:7. II. [מִקְוֶה] noun [masculine] collection, collected mass (P); — construct מִקְוֵךְ Genesis 1:10 (מִקְוֶה also Genesis 1:9, for מָקוֺם according to ᵐ5 Ball), Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 11:36, all of water. ֯ ׳מ 1 Kings 10:28 (twice in verse) = מִקְוֵא2Chronicles 1:16 (company of merchants; drove of houses), see קֹוֶה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance abiding, gathering together, hope, linen yarn, plenty of water, pool Or miqveh (1 Kings 10:28) {mik-vay'}; or miqvet (2 Chron. 1:16) {mik-vay'}; from qavah; something waited for, i.e. Confidence (objective or subjective); also a collection, i.e. (of water) a pond, or (of men and horses) a caravan or drove -- abiding, gathering together, hope, linen yarn, plenty (of water), pool. see HEBREW qavah Forms and Transliterations וּלְמִקְוֵ֥ה וּמִקְוֵ֕א וּמִקְוֵ֕ה וּמִקְוֵ֥ה ולמקוה ומקוא ומקוה מִקְוֵ֖ה מִקְוֵ֤ה מִקְוֵ֥א מִקְוֵ֥ה מִקְוֵה֙ מִקְוֵה־ מִקְוֶ֥ה מִקְוֶֽה׃ מקוא מקוה מקוה־ מקוה׃ mikVe mikVeh miq·wê miq·weh miq·wêh miq·wêh- miqwê miqweh miqwêh miqwêh- ū·lə·miq·wêh ū·miq·wê ū·miq·wêh ulemikVeh ūləmiqwêh umikVe umikVeh ūmiqwê ūmiqwêhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 1:10 HEB: לַיַּבָּשָׁה֙ אֶ֔רֶץ וּלְמִקְוֵ֥ה הַמַּ֖יִם קָרָ֣א NAS: earth, and the gathering of the waters KJV: [land] Earth; and the gathering together of the waters INT: the dry earth and the gathering of the waters called Exodus 7:19 Leviticus 11:36 1 Kings 10:28 1 Kings 10:28 1 Chronicles 29:15 2 Chronicles 1:16 2 Chronicles 1:16 Ezra 10:2 Jeremiah 14:8 Jeremiah 17:13 Jeremiah 50:7 12 Occurrences |
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