מְעֹנָה

me.o.nahNoun (Feminine)H4585

habitation

From: or מְעֹנָה; feminine of H4583 (מָעוֹן), and meaning the same

Short Definition

{an abode, of God (the Tabernacle or the Temple), men (their home) or animals (their lair); hence, a retreat (asylum)}

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. dwelling, habitation, refuge 1a) den, lair (of animals) 1b) dwelling-place (of God) (fig.)

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology H:N-F

DescriptionH:N-F

Occurrences

7 times

Appears 7 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Job
2
Amos
1
Deuteronomy
1
Jeremiah
1
Psalms
1

Key Passages

  • Amos 3:4
  • Deuteronomy 33:27
  • Jeremiah 21:13
  • Job 37:8
  • Job 38:40

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