Hebrew · H1295, H5945 · unreviewed

הַבְּרֵכָה הָעֶלְיוֹנָה

A reservoir (at which camels kneel as a resting-place) · an elevation , i.e. (adj.) lofty (compar.); as title, the Supreme

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בְּרֵכָה H1295 a reservoir (at which camels kneel as a resting-place)
Pronunciation bĕrēkāh
Water-collection site where animals kneel to drink and rest; metaphorically, place of refreshment and sustenance.
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עֶלְיוֹן H5945 an elevation , i.e. (adj.) lofty (compar.); as title, the Supreme
Pronunciation ‘elyôn
Means "highest/most elevated"; as divine title, designates God's absolute supremacy and transcendence above all creation.
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What does הַבְּרֵכָה הָעֶלְיוֹנָה (habberekhah haelyonah) mean in the Bible?

בְּרֵכָה · עֶלְיוֹן is a Hebrew word meaning "Upper Pool".

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Meaning

Upper Pool
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