† מִקְוָה n.f. reservoir;—Is 22:11. H4724
reservoir, water storage basin or pool for collecting water
This word refers to a reservoir, a constructed basin or pool for storing water. It appears in Isaiah 22:11, where Jerusalem's leaders are criticized for making a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the old pool, yet failing to look to God. The term is technical vocabulary for water management infrastructure, important in ancient urban planning. The reservoir served practical purposes of water collection and storage, especially critical during sieges.
Sentidos
1. sense 1 — A reservoir or water storage basin, typically a constructed pool for collecting and holding water. Isaiah's critique focuses on Jerusalem's physical preparations (building reservoirs) while neglecting spiritual reliance on God. The engineering project represents human self-sufficiency contrasted with divine dependence. The term is straightforward water infrastructure vocabulary. 1×
AR["وَخَزَّانًا"]·ben["ও-জলাধার"]·DE["[ומקוה]"]·EN["and-reservoir"]·FR["[ומקוה]"]·heb["ו-מקווה"]·HI["और-जलाशय"]·ID["Dan-waduk"]·IT["[ומקוה]"]·jav["lan-waduk"]·KO["그리고-저수지를"]·PT["E-reservatório"]·RU["и-водоём"]·ES["Y-depósito"]·SW["Na-bwawa"]·TR["Ve-havuz"]·urd["اور-حوض"]
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† מִקְוָה n.f. reservoir;—Is 22:11.