Strong’s H4736

מִקְנָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

miqnah

Pronunciation

mik-neh'

Definition

Possession, property, livestock, cattle

Meaning

a buying, acquisition, a piece of property, the sum paid

Usage

The term "miqnah" primarily refers to possessions, specifically livestock or cattle, which were considered valuable property in ancient times. It is used to denote wealth and economic status, as livestock were a primary measure of wealth and a critical component of agrarian life.

Bible references

Genesis 17:12;Genesis 17:13;Genesis 17:23;Genesis 17:27;Genesis 23:18;Exodus 12:44;Leviticus 25:16;Leviticus 25:16;Leviticus 25:51;Leviticus 27:22;Jeremiah 32:11;Jeremiah 32:12;Jeremiah 32:12;Jeremiah 32:14;Jeremiah 32:16