Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מֵחַ”
Understanding mêach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
fatling (one). - fat - figuratively, rich 1) fatling, fat one
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מֵחַ
Phoneticmay'-akh
Transliterationmêach
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
fatling (one). - fat - figuratively, rich 1) fatling, fat one
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 66:15 | “I will offer unto thee burnt sacrifices of fatlings, with the incense of rams; I will offer bullocks with goats. Selah.” Word: מֵחַ (mêach) | |
| Isaiah 5:17 | “Then shall the lambs feed after their manner, and the waste places of the fat ones shall strangers eat.” Word: מֵחַ (mêach) |