Lexicon mechillah: Forgiveness, pardon Original Word: מְחִלָּה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cave From chalal; a cavern (as if excavated) -- cave. see HEBREW chalal NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chalal Definition a hole NASB Translation holes (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מְחִלָּה] noun feminine hole, מְחִלּוֺת עָפָר holes of the dust Isaiah 2:19 ("" מְעָרוֺת צֻרִים caves of the rocks). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root חָלַל (chalal), which generally means to bore or pierce, suggesting the idea of a hollow or cavity.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 4693: σπήλαιον (spelaion) • This Greek term is used in the New Testament to denote a cave or cavern, similar to the Hebrew מְחִלָּה. It appears in contexts such as the story of the Nativity, where the cave is traditionally considered the birthplace of Jesus, and in the accounts of Jesus' burial, where a tomb hewn out of rock is described. Usage: The term מְחִלָּה is used in the context of describing natural formations such as caverns or caves. It is a noun that appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote a hollow space or a subterranean chamber. Context: מְחִלָּה (mechillah) is a Hebrew term that refers to a cavern or cave, often used to describe natural underground spaces that serve as hiding places or shelters. The word is rooted in the concept of being hollowed out, aligning with its usage in the biblical text to depict spaces that are naturally formed and provide refuge or concealment. In the ancient Near Eastern context, caves were significant for various reasons, including their use as burial sites, places of refuge during times of conflict, and locations for religious or spiritual activities. The term מְחִלָּה is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but when it appears, it emphasizes the natural and protective aspects of these formations. The imagery of a cavern often conveys themes of safety, mystery, and the unknown, reflecting the multifaceted role of such spaces in biblical narratives. Forms and Transliterations וּבִמְחִלּ֖וֹת ובמחלות ū·ḇim·ḥil·lō·wṯ ūḇimḥillōwṯ uvimchilLotLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 2:19 HEB: בִּמְעָר֣וֹת צֻרִ֔ים וּבִמְחִלּ֖וֹת עָפָ֑ר מִפְּנֵ֞י NAS: of the rocks And into holes of the ground KJV: of the rocks, and into the caves of the earth, INT: caves of the rocks holes of the ground for 1 Occurrence |
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