Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of מִמְשָׁק

Understanding mimshâq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

breeding. - a possession 1) possession, place possessed

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מִמְשָׁק

Phoneticmim-shawk'
Transliterationmimshâq
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

breeding. - a possession 1) possession, place possessed

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Zephaniah 2:9

Therefore as I live, saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, Surely Moab shall be as Sodom, and the children of Ammon as Gomorrah, even the breeding of nettles, and saltpits, and a perpetual desolation: the residue of my people shall spoil them, and the remnant of my people shall possess them.

Word: מִמְשָׁק (mimshâq)

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Zephaniah
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