The meaning of “מַצָּב”
Understanding matstsâb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
garrison, station, place where...stood. - a fixed spot - figuratively, an office, a military post 1) station, garrison, ...
מַצָּב
garrison, station, place where...stood. - a fixed spot - figuratively, an office, a military post 1) station, garrison, standing-place 1a) standing-place (of feet) 1b) station, office, position 1c) garrison, post, outpost
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua 4:9 | “And Joshua set up twelve stones in the midst of Jordan, in the place where the feet of the priests which bare the ark of the covenant stood: and they are there unto this day.” Word: מַצָּב (matstsâb) | |
| 1 Samuel 14:6 | “And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the Lord will work for us: for there is no restraint to the Lord to save by many or by few.” Word: מַצָּב (matstsâb) | |
| 2 Samuel 23:14 | “And David was then in an hold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Beth–lehem.” Word: מַצָּב (matstsâb) | |
| Isaiah 22:19 | “And I will drive thee from thy station, and from thy state shall he pull thee down.” Word: מַצָּב (matstsâb) |
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