◄ 4369. mekunah or mekonah ►
Berean Strong's Lexicon mekunah or mekonah: Base, Foundation, Platform Original Word: מכונה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: mekunah or mekonah Pronunciation: meh-koo-NAH or meh-ko-NAH Phonetic Spelling: (mek-oo-naw') Definition: Base, Foundation, Platform Meaning: a spot Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "mekunah" or "mekonah," the concept of a foundation is present in the Greek New Testament. Strong's Greek entries such as G2310 (θεμέλιος, themelios) refer to a foundation, particularly in the context of spiritual teachings and the church. Usage: The term "mekunah" or "mekonah" refers to a base or foundation, often used in the context of a physical structure or platform. It conveys the idea of something that is firmly established or set in place, providing support or stability. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of a firm foundation was significant both in physical and metaphorical terms. Structures, especially those of religious or communal importance, required a solid base to ensure their longevity and stability. This concept extended metaphorically to the spiritual and moral foundations of society, emphasizing the importance of being grounded in faith and righteousness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin the same as mekonah, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance base The same as mkownah; a spot -- base. see HEBREW mkownah Forms and Transliterations מְכֻנָתָֽהּ׃ מכנתה׃ mə·ḵu·nā·ṯāh mechunaTah məḵunāṯāh Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Zechariah 5:11 HEB: שָּׁ֖ם עַל־ מְכֻנָתָֽהּ׃ ס KJV: and set there upon her own base. INT: there her own base 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 4369 1 Occurrence mə·ḵu·nā·ṯāh — 1 Occ.