The meaning of “מְכַסֶּה”
Understanding mᵉkaççeh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
clothing, to cover, that which covereth. - a covering, i.e. garment - specifically, a coverlet (for a bed), an awning (f...
מְכַסֶּה
clothing, to cover, that which covereth. - a covering, i.e. garment - specifically, a coverlet (for a bed), an awning (from the sun) - also the omentum (as covering the intestines) 1) covering, that which covers
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 9:19 | “And the fat of the bullock and of the ram, the rump, and that which covereth the inwards, and the kidneys, and the caul above the liver:” Word: מְכַסֶּה (mᵉkaççeh) | |
| Isaiah 14:11 | “Thy pomp is brought down to the grave, and the noise of thy viols: the worm is spread under thee, and the worms cover thee.” Word: מְכַסֶּה (mᵉkaççeh) | |
| Isaiah 23:18 | “And her merchandise and her hire shall be holiness to the Lord: it shall not be treasured nor laid up; for her merchandise shall be for them that dwell before the Lord, to eat sufficiently, and for durable clothing. ” Word: מְכַסֶּה (mᵉkaççeh) | |
| Ezekiel 27:7 | “Fine linen with broidered work from Egypt was that which thou spreadest forth to be thy sail; blue and purple from the isles of Elishah was that which covered thee.” Word: מְכַסֶּה (mᵉkaççeh) |
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