The meaning of “מַדּוּעַ”
Understanding maddûwaʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or מַדֻּעַ madduaʻ (maddoo'-ah); from מָה and the passive participle of יָדַע how, wherefore, why. - what (is) known? - ...
מַדּוּעַ
or מַדֻּעַ madduaʻ (maddoo'-ah); from מָה and the passive participle of יָדַע how, wherefore, why. - what (is) known? - i.e. (by implication) (adverbially) why? 1) why?, on what account?, wherefore?
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 26:27 | “And Isaac said unto them, Wherefore come ye to me, seeing ye hate me, and have sent me away from you?” Word: מַדּוּעַ (maddûwaʻ) | |
| Exodus 2:18 | “And when they came to Reuel their father, he said, How is it that ye are come so soon to day?” Word: מַדּוּעַ (maddûwaʻ) | |
| Isaiah 5:4 | “What could have been done more to my vineyard, that I have not done in it? wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes?” Word: מַדּוּעַ (maddûwaʻ) | |
| Jeremiah 2:14 | “Is Israel a servant? is he a homeborn slave? why is he spoiled?” Word: מַדּוּעַ (maddûwaʻ) |
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