The meaning of “מַאֲכָל”
Understanding maʼăkâl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
food, fruit, (bake-)meat(-s), victual. - an eatable (includ. provender, flesh and fruit) 1) food, fruit, meat
מַאֲכָל
food, fruit, (bake-)meat(-s), victual. - an eatable (includ. provender, flesh and fruit) 1) food, fruit, meat
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 6:21 | “And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and thou shalt gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them.” Word: מַאֲכָל (maʼăkâl) | |
| Judges 14:14 | “And he said unto them, Out of the eater came forth meat, and out of the strong came forth sweetness. And they could not in three days expound the riddle.” Word: מַאֲכָל (maʼăkâl) | |
| 2 Chronicles 11:11 | “And he fortified the strong holds, and put captains in them, and store of victual, and of oil and wine.” Word: מַאֲכָל (maʼăkâl) | |
| Job 33:20 | “So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat.” Word: מַאֲכָל (maʼăkâl) | |
| Isaiah 62:8 | “The Lord hath sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his strength, Surely I will no more give thy corn to be meat for thine enemies; and the sons of the stranger shall not drink thy wine, for the which thou hast laboured:” Word: מַאֲכָל (maʼăkâl) |
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