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Strong's H4278 מֶחְקָר (mechqar)

Mechqar means “deep place” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's G4278 — proenarchomai (“commence already”) in the Greek Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number H4278
Language Hebrew
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's H4278 Quick Answer

Strong's H4278 מֶחקָר (mechqar) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. mechqar (mekh-kawr') n-m. 1. (properly) scrutinized 2. (by implication) a recess It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include deep. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.

Meaning
mechqar (mekh-kawr') n-m. 1. (properly) scrutinized 2. (by implication) a recess
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
Old Testament
Usage Words
deep

Meaning and Definition

mechqar (mekh-kawr') n-m. 1. (properly) scrutinized 2. (by implication) a recess [from H2713] KJV: deep place. Root(s): H2713

Original Word
מֶחקָר
Transliteration
mechqar
Derivation
Root: חקר First root strongs: 2713
Morphology
noun masc

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H4278. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's H4278 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render mechqar, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

deep Psalms 95:4

How Strong's H4278 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 1 linked usage.
  • The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.

Strong's H4278 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's H4278 in the Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Old Testament.

Psalms 95:4 KJV

In his hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is his also.

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's H4278.

Psalms 95:4 Old Testament, KJV
In his hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is his also.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's H4278, grouped by book.

Psalms 1 usage, Old Testament
Psalms 95:4

Strong's H4278 FAQ

What does mechqar (מֶחְקָר) mean?

Mechqar (Strong's H4278) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "deep place". mechqar (mekh-kawr') n-m. 1. (properly) scrutinized 2. (by implication) a recess

How many times is mechqar (מֶחְקָר) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's H4278 across 1 book.

Where can I study mechqar (מֶחְקָר) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H4278 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.

What English words translate mechqar (מֶחְקָר)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as deep. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.