נְקָרָה
A fissure
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What does נְקָרָה (nĕqārāh) mean in the Bible?
נְקָרָה (nĕqārāh) is a Hebrew word meaning "a fissure". a fissure BDB: hole Usage: cleft, clift.
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Meaning
A split or opening in rock/ground; often denotes refuge or hiding place in biblical narrative contexts
a fissure BDB: hole Usage: cleft, clift.
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