חֲגָוִים

cha.gavcleftHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · masculine3 occurrences3 books3 verses

Definition

from an unused root meaning to take refuge; a rift in rocks
Traditional renderings: cleft.

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

3 total
  1. Song of Solomon 2:14בְּחַגְוֵ֣י · in the clefts
    O my dove in the clefts of the rock, in the crevices of the cliff, let me see your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your countenance is lovely.
  2. Jeremiah 49:16בְּחַגְוֵ֣י · in the clefts
    The terror you cause and the pride of your heart have deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks, O occupiers of the mountain summit. Though you elevate your nest like the eagle, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD.
  3. Obadiah 1:3בְחַגְוֵי־ · in the clefts
    The pride of your heart has deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks whose habitation is the heights, who say in your heart, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’