The meaning of “מַחֲסֶה”
Understanding machăçeh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or מַחְסֶה machçeh (makhseh'); from חָסָה hope, (place of) refuge, shelter, trust. - a shelter (literally or figurativel...
מַחֲסֶה
or מַחְסֶה machçeh (makhseh'); from חָסָה hope, (place of) refuge, shelter, trust. - a shelter (literally or figuratively) 1) refuge, shelter 1a) from rain or storm, from danger 1b) of falsehood
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 24:8 | “They are wet with the showers of the mountains, and embrace the rock for want of a shelter.” Word: מַחֲסֶה (machăçeh) | |
| Psalms 73:28 | “But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works. ” Word: מַחֲסֶה (machăçeh) | |
| Proverbs 14:26 | “In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.” Word: מַחֲסֶה (machăçeh) | |
| Isaiah 28:15 | “Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with hell are we at agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us: for we have made lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid ourselves:” Word: מַחֲסֶה (machăçeh) | |
| Jeremiah 17:17 | “Be not a terror unto me: thou art my hope in the day of evil.” Word: מַחֲסֶה (machăçeh) |
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