The meaning of “מַצָּבָה”
Understanding matstsâbâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or מִצָּבָה mitstsâbâh (mits-tsaw-baw'); feminine of מַצָּב army, garrison. - a military guard 1) guard, watch, army
מַצָּבָה
or מִצָּבָה mitstsâbâh (mits-tsaw-baw'); feminine of מַצָּב army, garrison. - a military guard 1) guard, watch, army
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 14:12 | “And the men of the garrison answered Jonathan and his armourbearer, and said, Come up to us, and we will shew you a thing. And Jonathan said unto his armourbearer, Come up after me: for the Lord hath delivered them into the hand of Israel.” Word: מַצָּבָה (matstsâbâh) | |
| Zechariah 9:8 | “And I will encamp about mine house because of the army, because of him that passeth by, and because of him that returneth: and no oppressor shall pass through them any more: for now have I seen with mine eyes.” Word: מַצָּבָה (matstsâbâh) |