Strong’s H4375

מַכְפֵּלָה

Part of speech

Proper Name Location

Transliteration

Makpelah

Pronunciation

mak-peh-LAH

Definition

Machpelah

Meaning

Makpelah

Usage

The term "Machpelah" refers to a specific burial site mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. It is known as the Cave of Machpelah, a significant location in the patriarchal narratives of Genesis. The name itself suggests a "double" or "folded" cave, possibly indicating its structure or the presence of multiple chambers.

Bible references

Genesis 23:9;Genesis 23:17;Genesis 23:19;Genesis 25:9;Genesis 49:30;Genesis 50:13