† מַעֲקֶה n.[m.] parapet;—Dt 22:8. H4624
parapet, railing; protective barrier on a roof or height
Found only in Deuteronomy 22:8, this word designates the protective railing required on the edge of a flat roof. Ancient Israelite homes had flat roofs used for various activities, creating a danger of falls. The law mandates a parapet to prevent bloodguilt if someone should fall. This reflects Israel's ethical concern for the safety of others and accountability for preventable harm.
Sentidos
1. sense 1 — English, French, and German all transliterate or translate as 'parapet,' while Spanish uses 'barandilla' (railing). The Torah's requirement shows practical love of neighbor expressed in building codes—a parapet makes the roof safe for visitors and family members (Deut 22:8). 1×
AR["سِيَاجَةً"]·ben["বেড়া"]·DE["parapet"]·EN["parapet"]·FR["parapet"]·heb["מעקה"]·HI["मुंडेर"]·ID["pagar-pembatas"]·IT["parapet"]·jav["pager-rakit"]·KO["난간을"]·PT["parapeito"]·RU["ограду"]·ES["barandilla"]·SW["ukingo"]·TR["korkuluk"]·urd["منڈیر"]
Sentidos Relacionados
H1129 1. Qal: build, construct (316×)H2691a 1. court, courtyard, enclosure (142×)G4864 1. synagogue, place of Jewish assembly (56×)G5438 1. prison, place of confinement (41×)H4013 1. fortress, stronghold (37×)H0875 1. well, cistern (dug water source) (35×)H0352b 1. pillar or jamb of gateway (32×)H2474 1. window, opening in wall (32×)H1406 1. roof / rooftop (31×)H4609b 1. steps, stairs, stairway (31×)H1129 2. Nifal: be built, be established (30×)H0361 1. portico, porch (architectural structure) (27×)H1129 3. Qal participle: builder (27×)H1219 1. fortified, inaccessible (25×)H4581 1. fortress, stronghold (25×)H3805 1. capital of a pillar (24×)H4350 1. stand, base, pedestal (24×)H0759 1. palace, royal residence (21×)H4692 1. siege, besiegement (20×)G3618 1. build or construct physically (19×)
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† מַעֲקֶה n.[m.] parapet;—Dt 22:8.