Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מַשָּׁא”
Understanding mashshâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
exaction, usury. - a loan - by implication, interest on adebt 1) lending on interest, usury 1a) in Ne 5:11, the rate of ...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מַשָּׁא
Phoneticmash-shaw'
Transliterationmashshâʼ
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
exaction, usury. - a loan - by implication, interest on adebt 1) lending on interest, usury 1a) in Ne 5:11, the rate of "usury" was only one per cent
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Nehemiah 5:7 | “Then I consulted with myself, and I rebuked the nobles, and the rulers, and said unto them, Ye exact usury, every one of his brother. And I set a great assembly against them.” Word: מַשָּׁא (mashshâʼ) | |
| Nehemiah 5:10 | “I likewise, and my brethren, and my servants, might exact of them money and corn: I pray you, let us leave off this usury.” Word: מַשָּׁא (mashshâʼ) |