Niqpâh — H5364

Definition

feminine noun

probably a rope (as encircling)

1. tether, rope, encircling rope

Usually translated as

rent

Origin

from H5362

• Derived from Nâqaph (H5362)

Greek equivalents

• schoiníon (G4979)

Occurrences

Niqpâh occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Isaiah (1)

• Isaiah 3:24 — And it shall come to pass, that instead of sweet smell there shall be stink; and instead of a girdle a rent (נִקְפָּה֙); and instead of well set hair baldness; and instead of a stomacher a girding of sackcloth; and burning instead of beauty.