Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מָצוּק”
Understanding mâtsûwq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
or מָצֻק mâtsuq (maw-tsook'); from צוּק pillar, situate. - something narrow, i.e. a column or hilltop 1) molten support,...
H4690
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מָצוּק
Phoneticmaw-tsook'
Transliterationmâtsûwq
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
or מָצֻק mâtsuq (maw-tsook'); from צוּק pillar, situate. - something narrow, i.e. a column or hilltop 1) molten support, pillar, column
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 2:8 | “He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s, and he hath set the world upon them.” Word: מָצוּק (mâtsûwq) | |
| 1 Samuel 14:5 | “The forefront of the one was situate northward over against Michmash, and the other southward over against Gibeah.” Word: מָצוּק (mâtsûwq) |