The meaning of “מָכוֹן”
Understanding mâkôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
foundation, habitation, (dwelling-, settled) place. - properly, a fixture, i.e. a basis - generally a place, especially ...
מָכוֹן
foundation, habitation, (dwelling-, settled) place. - properly, a fixture, i.e. a basis - generally a place, especially as an abode 1) fixed or established place, foundation 1a) fixed place 1b) foundation
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 15:17 | “Thou shalt bring them in, and plant them in the mountain of thine inheritance, in the place, O Lord, which thou hast made for thee to dwell in, in the Sanctuary, O Lord, which thy hands have established.” Word: מָכוֹן (mâkôwn) | |
| 1 Kings 8:43 | “Hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for: that all people of the earth may know thy name, to fear thee, as do thy people Israel; and that they may know that this house, which I have builded, is called by thy name.” Word: מָכוֹן (mâkôwn) | |
| 2 Chronicles 6:33 | “Then hear thou from the heavens, even from thy dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for; that all people of the earth may know thy name, and fear thee, as doth thy people Israel, and may know that this house which I have built is called by thy name.” Word: מָכוֹן (mâkôwn) | |
| Ezra 2:68 | “And some of the chief of the fathers, when they came to the house of the Lord which is at Jerusalem, offered freely for the house of God to set it up in his place:” Word: מָכוֹן (mâkôwn) | |
| Psalms 97:2 | “Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.” Word: מָכוֹן (mâkôwn) |
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