The meaning of “מַחֲזֶה”
Understanding machăzeh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
vision. - a vision 1) vision (in the ecstatic state)
מַחֲזֶה
vision. - a vision 1) vision (in the ecstatic state)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 15:1 | “After these things the word of the Lord came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.” Word: מַחֲזֶה (machăzeh) | |
| Numbers 24:4 | “He hath said, which heard the words of God, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:” Word: מַחֲזֶה (machăzeh) | |
| Numbers 24:16 | “He hath said, which heard the words of God, and knew the knowledge of the most High, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:” Word: מַחֲזֶה (machăzeh) | |
| Ezekiel 13:7 | “Have ye not seen a vain vision, and have ye not spoken a lying divination, whereas ye say, The Lord saith it; albeit I have not spoken?” Word: מַחֲזֶה (machăzeh) |