"Machpelah" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

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"Machpelah" Meaning

Machpelah refers to the Cave of Machpelah, a cave in Hebron, West Bank, and the final resting place of Sarah, Abraham, Rebecca, and Jacob, according to the Hebrew Bible.

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1. Biblical significance

Machpelah is the cave where Abraham purchased as a burial site for his wife Sarah and his family. (Genesis 23:1-20)

2. Commemoration

The First Jewish-Christian Council, held in Jerusalem (49-50 CE), revered Machpelah as a holy site, and it has since been a focal point for pilgrimage. (Eusebius, "Onomasticon")

3. Symbolism

The septachora, the seven days of mourning for the dead, are said to have originated in Machpelah, where Abraham performed the customs. (1st Maccabees)

4. Genealogical importance

Machpelah is the location where Abraham is said to have reunited with Sarah after her death, and is also the tomb of other biblical figures, including Rebekah, Leah, Jacob, and Joseph. (Genesis)

5. Archaeological investigation

Excavations in Hebron, near the traditional site of Machpelah, have uncovered ancient remains, but the exact location of the cave remains a subject of debate among scholars. (Near Eastern Archaeological Society)

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