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The meaning of מָעוֹךְ

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

Definition

Maoch. - § Maoch = "oppression" - Maok, a Philistine 1) father of king Achish of Gath with whom David took refuge

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מָעוֹךְ

Phoneticmaw-oke'
TransliterationMâʻôwk
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Maoch. - § Maoch = "oppression" - Maok, a Philistine 1) father of king Achish of Gath with whom David took refuge

Scripture References

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ReferenceText
1 Samuel 27:2

And David arose, and he passed over with the six hundred men that were with him unto Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath.

Word: מָעוֹךְ (Mâʻôwk)

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