Strong’s H5350

נִקֻּד

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

niqqud

Pronunciation

nee-KOOD

Definition

Dots, points, or markings

Meaning

a crumb, a biscuit

Usage

In the context of the Hebrew language, "niqqud" refers to the system of diacritical marks used to represent vowels or to indicate pronunciation in the Hebrew script. These marks are essential for understanding the correct pronunciation and meaning of Hebrew words, especially in the absence of written vowels in the original Hebrew text.

Bible references

Joshua 9:5;Joshua 9:12;1 Kings 14:3