HebrewH2288Noun (Masculine)

חֲגָוִים

cha.gav

3Occurrences
H2288Strong's #
Noun (Masculine)Part of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

a rift in rocks

from an unused root meaning to take refuge;

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
clefts, places of concealment, retreats

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Noun (Masculine)

Morphology Code

H:N-M

Full Description

H:N-M

Occurrences

חֲגָוִים appears 3 times in the Old Testament.

Distribution by Book

Jeremiah
1
Obadiah
1
Song of Solomon
1

Key Passages

Jeremiah 49:16BSB

The terror you causeand the pride of your hearthave deceived you,O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks,O occupiers of the mountain summit.Though you elevate your nest like the eagle,even from there I will bring you down,”declares the LORD.

Obadiah 1:3BSB

The pride of your heart has deceived you,O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks whose habitation is the heights,who say in your heart,‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’

Song of Solomon 2:14BSB

O my dove in the clefts of the rock,in the crevices of the cliff,let me see your face,let me hear your voice;for your voice is sweet,and your countenance is lovely.

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