Strong’s H4724

מִקְוָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

miqvah

Pronunciation

mik-VAH

Definition

Collection, gathering, reservoir, hope

Meaning

a collection, a reservoir

Usage

The Hebrew word "miqvah" primarily refers to a collection or gathering of water, often used in the context of a reservoir or pool. It can also metaphorically denote hope or expectation. In the context of ritual purity, a "miqvah" is a pool of water used for ceremonial cleansing.

Bible references

Isaiah 22:11