Strong’s H4654

מַפָּלָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

mappalah

Pronunciation

map-paw-law'

Definition

Downfall, ruin, overthrow

Meaning

something fallen, a ruin

Usage

The term "mappalah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a significant fall or collapse, often in the context of a military defeat or a catastrophic event leading to ruin. It conveys the idea of a sudden and complete downfall, emphasizing the severity and finality of the event.

Bible references

Isaiah 17:1;Isaiah 23:13;Isaiah 25:2