Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מָחַק”
Understanding mâchaq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
smite off. - to crush 1) (Qal) to utterly destroy, annihilate
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מָחַק
Phoneticmaw-khak'
Transliterationmâchaq
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
smite off. - to crush 1) (Qal) to utterly destroy, annihilate
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 5:26 | “She put her hand to the nail, and her right hand to the workmen’s hammer; and with the hammer she smote Sisera, she smote off his head, when she had pierced and stricken through his temples.” Word: מָחַק (mâchaq) |