Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מַסְוֶה”
Understanding maçveh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
apparently from an unused root meaning to cover vail. - a veil 1) veil
H4533
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מַסְוֶה
Phoneticmas-veh'
Transliterationmaçveh
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
apparently from an unused root meaning to cover vail. - a veil 1) veil
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 34:33 | “And till Moses had done speaking with them, he put a vail on his face.” Word: מַסְוֶה (maçveh) | |
| Exodus 34:34 | “But when Moses went in before the Lord to speak with him, he took the vail off, until he came out. And he came out, and spake unto the children of Israel that which he was commanded.” Word: מַסְוֶה (maçveh) | |
| Exodus 34:35 | “And the children of Israel saw the face of Moses, that the skin of Moses’ face shone: and Moses put the vail upon his face again, until he went in to speak with him. ” Word: מַסְוֶה (maçveh) |
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