Strong’s H4585

מְעוֹנָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

m`ownah

Pronunciation

meh-oh-NAH

Definition

Dwelling place, habitation, refuge

Meaning

an abode, of God, men, animals, a retreat

Usage

The term "meonah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a place of dwelling or habitation. It often conveys the idea of a secure and protected refuge, sometimes with divine connotations. It can refer to both physical dwellings and metaphorical places of safety.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 33:27;Job 37:8;Job 38:40;Psalm 76:2;Psalm 104:22;Songs 4:8;Jeremiah 21:13;Amos 3:4;Nahum 2:12;Zephaniah 3:7