Strong's H4585 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: מְעוֹנָה (mᵉʻôwnâh)

Pronunciation: meh-o-naw'

POS: meh-o-naw' Morph: n-f

Exegesis: or ; feminine of , and meaning the same

Definition: or מְעֹנָה; feminine of מָעוֹן, and meaning the same; {an abode, of God (the Tabernacle or the Temple), men (their home) or animals (their lair); hence, a retreat (asylum)}; den, habitation, (dwelling) place, refuge.

KJV Usage: den, habitation, (dwelling) place, refuge.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) dwelling, habitation, refuge
• 2. 1a) den, lair (of animals)
• 3. 1b) dwelling-place (of God) (fig.)

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