Hebrew · H7064, G3555

קֵן

A nest (as fixed), sometimes including the nestlings ; figuratively, a chamber or dwelling · a brood (of chickens)

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קֵןH7064a nest (as fixed), sometimes including the nestlings ; figuratively, a chamber or dwelling

Pronunciationqēn

Nest as fixed dwelling-place; extends from literal bird-nest to human habitation and divine sanctuary chamber

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νοσσιάG3555a brood (of chickens)

Pronunciationnossiá

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What does קֵן (qen) mean in the Bible?

קֵן · νοσσιά is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a dwelling place where birds live and protect their young".

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What does קֵן · νοσσιά mean in the Bible?

קֵן · νοσσιά is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a dwelling place where birds live and protect their young".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H7064, G3555?

H7064, G3555 is connected to 13 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. a dwelling place where birds live and protect their young

Strong'sH7064, G3555

Lexical occurrences13 verses

Source Gloss

a dwelling place where birds live and protect their young

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