The meaning of “מַק”
Understanding maq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
rottenness, stink. - properly, a melting, i.e. putridity 1) decay, rottenness
מַק
rottenness, stink. - properly, a melting, i.e. putridity 1) decay, rottenness
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 3:24 | “And it shall come to pass, that instead of sweet smell there shall be stink; and instead of a girdle a rent; and instead of well set hair baldness; and instead of a stomacher a girding of sackcloth; and burning instead of beauty.” Word: מַק (maq) | |
| Isaiah 5:24 | “Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, so their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast away the law of the Lord of hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.” Word: מַק (maq) |
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