Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מַחְצֵב”
Understanding machtsêb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
hewed(-n). - properly, a hewing - concretely, a quarry 1) hewing, hewn 1a) of stones
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מַחְצֵב
Phoneticmakh-tsabe'
Transliterationmachtsêb
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
hewed(-n). - properly, a hewing - concretely, a quarry 1) hewing, hewn 1a) of stones
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 12:12 | “And to masons, and hewers of stone, and to buy timber and hewed stone to repair the breaches of the house of the Lord, and for all that was laid out for the house to repair it.” Word: מַחְצֵב (machtsêb) | |
| 2 Kings 22:6 | “Unto carpenters, and builders, and masons, and to buy timber and hewn stone to repair the house.” Word: מַחְצֵב (machtsêb) | |
| 2 Chronicles 34:11 | “Even to the artificers and builders gave they it, to buy hewn stone, and timber for couplings, and to floor the houses which the kings of Judah had destroyed.” Word: מַחְצֵב (machtsêb) |