Strong's H6497 · Hebrew
פֶּקַע
peqaʻ · /peh'-kah/
Definition
a semi-globe
KJV: knop.
Root / derivation: from an unused root meaning to burst; only used as an architectural term of an ornament similar to H6498 (פַּקֻּעָה),
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered פֶּקַע across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Kings2 verses
And the cedar of the house within was carved with knops and open flowers: all was cedar; there was no stone seen. knops: or, gourds open: Heb. openings of
1 Kings 7:24And 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6497 (peqaʻ) mean?
a semi-globe
How many times does H6497 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6497 (פֶּקַע) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “knops.”
How is peqaʻ translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6497 is rendered as “knops” (3×).
Where does the Hebrew word פֶּקַע come from?
from an unused root meaning to burst; only used as an architectural term of an ornament similar to H6498 (פַּקֻּעָה),