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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

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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

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Most Frequent Book
Exodus
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