Hebrew · H5366, H6697

בְּנִקְרַת הַצּוּר

A fissure · properly, a cliff (or sharp rock, as compressed ); generally, a rock or boulder ; figuratively, a refuge ; also an edge (as precipitous )

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נְקָרָה H5366 a fissure

Pronunciation nĕqārāh

A split or opening in rock/ground; often denotes refuge or hiding place in biblical narrative contexts

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צוּר H6697 properly, a cliff (or sharp rock, as compressed ); generally, a rock or boulder ; figuratively, a refuge ; also an edge (as precipitous )

Pronunciation ṣûr

Rock as literal protection becomes theological refuge; God's steadfast strength and salvation in OT covenantal language.

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What does בְּנִקְרַת הַצּוּר (beniqrat hattsur) mean in the Bible?

נְקָרָה · צוּר is a Hebrew phrase meaning "rock; cleft or crevice".

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What does נְקָרָה · צוּר mean in the Bible?

נְקָרָה · צוּר is a Hebrew phrase meaning "rock; cleft or crevice".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H5366, H6697?

H5366, H6697 is connected to 80 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. rock; cleft or crevice

Strong's H5366, H6697

Lexical occurrences 80 verses

Source Gloss

rock; cleft or crevice

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