The meaning of “מַטְמוֹן”
Understanding maṭmôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or מַטְמֹן maṭmôn (mat-mone'); or מַטְמֻן maṭmun (mat-moon'); from טָמַן hidden riches, (hid) treasure(-s). - a secret s...
מַטְמוֹן
or מַטְמֹן maṭmôn (mat-mone'); or מַטְמֻן maṭmun (mat-moon'); from טָמַן hidden riches, (hid) treasure(-s). - a secret storehouse - hence, a secreted valuable (buried) - generally money 1) hidden treasure, treasure
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 43:23 | “And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them.” Word: מַטְמוֹן (maṭmôwn) | |
| Job 3:21 | “Which long for death, but it cometh not; and dig for it more than for hid treasures;” Word: מַטְמוֹן (maṭmôwn) | |
| Proverbs 2:4 | “If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;” Word: מַטְמוֹן (maṭmôwn) | |
| Isaiah 45:3 | “And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the Lord, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel.” Word: מַטְמוֹן (maṭmôwn) | |
| Jeremiah 41:8 | “But ten men were found among them that said unto Ishmael, Slay us not: for we have treasures in the field, of wheat, and of barley, and of oil, and of honey. So he forbare, and slew them not among their brethren.” Word: מַטְמוֹן (maṭmôwn) |
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