Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)
gourd
Usage: knob-shaped or ball-shaped or gourd-shaped carved wood or metal ornament
Strong's Number
H6497
Language
Hebrew
Linked Usages
2
Books
1
Strong's H6497 Quick Answer
Strong's H6497 פֶּקַע (peqa`) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. peqa` (peh'-kah) n-m. 1. only used as an architectural term of an ornament similar to H6498, a semi-globe [from an unused root meaning to burst] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include knops, cedar, round, about, and compassing. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.
- Meaning
- peqa` (peh'-kah) n-m. 1. only used as an architectural term of an ornament similar to H6498, a semi-globe [from an unused root meaning to burst]
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 1 indexed book
- Corpus
- Old Testament
- Usage Words
- knops, cedar, round, about, and compassing
Meaning and Definition
peqa` (peh'-kah) n-m. 1. only used as an architectural term of an ornament similar to H6498, a semi-globe [from an unused root meaning to burst] KJV: knop. See also: H6498
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H6497. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
English Usage Signals
Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.
knops
cedar
round
about
compassing
cast
house
within
carved
open
flowers
stone
How Strong's H6497 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 2 linked usages.
- The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.
Strong's H6497 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 H6497 in the Old Testament
2 indexed usages in Old Testament.
And the cedar of the house within was carved with knops and open flowers: all was cedar; there was no stone seen.
And under the brim of it round about there were knops compassing it, ten in a cubit, compassing the sea round about: the knops were cast in two rows, when it was cast.
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H6497.
And the cedar of the house within was carved with knops and open flowers: all was cedar; there was no stone seen.
And under the brim of it round about there were knops compassing it, ten in a cubit, compassing the sea round about: the knops were cast in two rows, when it was cast.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's H6497, grouped by book.
1 Kings 2 usages, Old Testament
Strong's H6497 FAQ
What does peqa (פֶּקַע) mean?
Peqa (Strong's H6497) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "knop". peqa` (peh'-kah) n-m. 1. only used as an architectural term of an ornament similar to H6498, a semi-globe [from an unused root meaning to burst]
How many times is peqa (פֶּקַע) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's H6497 across 1 book.
Where can I study peqa (פֶּקַע) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H6497 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.
What English words translate peqa (פֶּקַע)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as knops, cedar, round, about, compassing, and cast. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.