The meaning of “מַלְקוֹחַ”
Understanding malqôwach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
booty, jaws, prey. - transitively (in dual) the jaws (as taking food) - intransitively, spoil (and captives) (as taken) ...
מַלְקוֹחַ
booty, jaws, prey. - transitively (in dual) the jaws (as taking food) - intransitively, spoil (and captives) (as taken) 1) booty, prey 2) jaw
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 31:26 | “Take the sum of the prey that was taken, both of man and of beast, thou, and Eleazar the priest, and the chief fathers of the congregation:” Word: מַלְקוֹחַ (malqôwach) | |
| Psalms 22:15 | “My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death.” Word: מַלְקוֹחַ (malqôwach) | |
| Isaiah 49:25 | “But thus saith the Lord, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children.” Word: מַלְקוֹחַ (malqôwach) |
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