מִשְׁקֶ֫לֶת
mish.qe.letlevelHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences2 books2 verses
Definition
or מִשְׁקֹלֶת; feminine of H4948 or H4947; a weight, i.e. a plummet (with line attached)
Traditional renderings: plummet.
Traditional renderings: plummet.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- 2 Kings 21:13מִשְׁקֹ֖לֶת · and the plumb lineI will stretch out over Jerusalem the measuring line used against Samaria and the plumb line used against the house of Ahab, and I will wipe out Jerusalem as one wipes out a bowl—wiping it and turning it upside down.
- Isaiah 28:17לְמִשְׁקָ֑לֶת · the levelI will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the level. Hail will sweep away your refuge of lies, and water will flood your hiding place.