Strong’s H4746

מְקָרֶה

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

mqareh

Pronunciation

meh-kaw-reh'

Definition

Roof, beams, rafters

Meaning

something meeting, a frame

Usage

The term "meqareh" refers to the structural elements of a building, specifically the beams or rafters that form the roof. It is used metaphorically in the Bible to describe the heavens as a divine structure, emphasizing God's sovereignty and creative power.

Bible references

Ecclesiastes 10:18