Hebrew Word Study
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
H4582
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
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
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |