מְאוּרָה (me.u.rah)
me.u.rah
hole
H:N-FQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-F
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun me’urah refers to a "lighted hole" or a den where sunlight enters. It appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, in Isaiah 14:30, describing a place that is not entirely dark but has some illumination.
This unique usage distinguishes it from words for total darkness or deep pits. The image suggests a refuge or hiding place that offers a measure of visibility and safety, rather than complete obscurity. In its single context, it contributes to the prophecy’s imagery of relief and hope following judgment.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word me'urah describes a lighted hole or den where sunlight enters. It appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, in Isaiah 14:30. This unique usage distinguishes it from words for total darkness or deep pits. The image suggests a refuge or hiding place that offers a measure of visibility and safety, rather than complete obscurity.
In its single context, it contributes to the prophecy’s imagery of relief and hope following judgment. It reminds us that even in places of concealment, there is room for light. This word invites us to trust that God can bring clarity and safety even in our most hidden struggles.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- [the] nest of1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- מְאוּרַ֣ת1×