Strong’s H4347

מַכָּה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

makkah

Pronunciation

mahk-KAH

Definition

Wound, blow, plague, slaughter

Meaning

a wound, carnage, pestilence

Usage

The Hebrew word "makkah" primarily refers to a physical wound or blow, often inflicted as a result of violence or divine judgment. It can also denote a plague or calamity, emphasizing the severity and impact of the affliction. In the context of warfare or divine retribution, "makkah" signifies the destructive power of God's judgment or the consequences of human conflict.

Bible references

Leviticus 26:21;Numbers 11:33;Deuteronomy 25:3;Deuteronomy 28:59;Deuteronomy 28:59;Deuteronomy 28:59;Deuteronomy 28:61;Deuteronomy 29:22;Joshua 10:10;Joshua 10:20;Judges 11:33;Judges 15:8;1 Samuel 4:8;1 Samuel 4:10;1 Samuel 6:19;1 Samuel 14:14;1 Samuel 14:30;1 Samuel 19:8;1 Samuel 23:5;1 Kings 20:21;1 Kings 22:35;2 Kings 8:29;2 Kings 9:15;2 Chronicles 2:10;2 Chronicles 13:17