The meaning of “מָסָה”
Understanding mâçâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
make to consume away, (make to) melt, water. - to dissolve 1) to melt, dissolve, be liquefied 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to melt,...
מָסָה
make to consume away, (make to) melt, water. - to dissolve 1) to melt, dissolve, be liquefied 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to melt, cause to dissolve, consume, cause to vanish 1a2) to intimidate (fig)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua 14:8 | “Nevertheless my brethren that went up with me made the heart of the people melt: but I wholly followed the Lord my God.” Word: מָסָה (mâçâh) | |
| Psalms 6:6 | “I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.” Word: מָסָה (mâçâh) | |
| Psalms 39:11 | “When thou with rebukes dost correct man for iniquity, thou makest his beauty to consume away like a moth: surely every man is vanity. Selah.” Word: מָסָה (mâçâh) | |
| Psalms 147:18 | “He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow.” Word: מָסָה (mâçâh) |
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