Strong’s H4733

מִקְלָט

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

miqlat

Pronunciation

mik-LAHT

Definition

Refuge, asylum

Meaning

an asylum

Usage

The term "miqlat" refers to a place of refuge or asylum, specifically used in the context of the cities of refuge in ancient Israel. These cities were designated locations where individuals who had accidentally committed manslaughter could seek protection from the avenger of blood until a fair trial could be conducted.

Bible references

Numbers 35:6;Numbers 35:11;Numbers 35:12;Numbers 35:13;Numbers 35:14;Numbers 35:15;Numbers 35:25;Numbers 35:26;Numbers 35:27;Numbers 35:28;Numbers 35:32;Joshua 20:2;Joshua 20:3;Joshua 21:13;Joshua 21:21;Joshua 21:27;Joshua 21:32;Joshua 21:38;1 Chronicles 6:57;1 Chronicles 6:67