Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)
covering
Usage: covering, that which covers
Strong's Number
H4374
Language
Hebrew
Linked Usages
4
Books
3
Strong's H4374 Quick Answer
Strong's H4374 מְכַסֶּה (mkacceh) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. mkacceh (mek-as-seh') n-m. 1. a covering, i.e. garment 2. specifically, a coverlet (for a bed), an awning (from the sun) It has 4 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include covereth, cover, and covered. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.
- Meaning
- mkacceh (mek-as-seh') n-m. 1. a covering, i.e. garment 2. specifically, a coverlet (for a bed), an awning (from the sun)
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- Old Testament
- Usage Words
- covereth, cover, and covered
Meaning and Definition
mkacceh (mek-as-seh') n-m. 1. a covering, i.e. garment 2. specifically, a coverlet (for a bed), an awning (from the sun) 3. also the omentum (as covering the intestines) [from H3680] KJV: clothing, to cover, that which covereth. Root(s): H3680
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H4374. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's H4374 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render mkacceh, 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.
How Strong's H4374 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 4 linked usages.
- The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.
Strong's H4374 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 H4374 in the Old Testament
4 indexed usages in Old Testament.
And the fat of the bullock and of the ram, the rump, and that which covereth the inwards, and the kidneys, and the caul above the liver:
Thy pomp is brought down to the grave, and the noise of thy viols: the worm is spread under thee, and the worms cover thee.
And her merchandise and her hire shall be holiness to the LORD: it shall not be treasured nor laid up; for her merchandise shall be for them that dwell before the LORD, to eat sufficiently, and for durable clothing.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H4374.
And the fat of the bullock and of the ram, the rump, and that which covereth the inwards, and the kidneys, and the caul above the liver:
Thy pomp is brought down to the grave, and the noise of thy viols: the worm is spread under thee, and the worms cover thee.
And her merchandise and her hire shall be holiness to the LORD: it shall not be treasured nor laid up; for her merchandise shall be for them that dwell before the LORD, to eat sufficiently, and for durable clothing.
Fine linen with broidered work from Egypt was that which thou spreadest forth to be thy sail; blue and purple from the isles of Elishah was that which covered thee.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's H4374, grouped by book.
Leviticus 1 usage, Old Testament
Isaiah 2 usages, Old Testament
Ezekiel 1 usage, Old Testament
Strong's H4374 FAQ
What does mekacceh (מְכַסֶּה) mean?
Mekacceh (Strong's H4374) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "covering". mkacceh (mek-as-seh') n-m. 1. a covering, i.e. garment 2. specifically, a coverlet (for a bed), an awning (from the sun)
How many times is mekacceh (מְכַסֶּה) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's H4374 across 3 books.
Where can I study mekacceh (מְכַסֶּה) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H4374 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.
What English words translate mekacceh (מְכַסֶּה)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as covereth, cover, and covered. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.