Word Study
The meaning of “מֶשֶׁךְ”
Understanding Meshek reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
H4902
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מֶשֶׁךְ
Phoneticmeh'-shek
TransliterationMeshek
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
the same in form as מֶשֶׁךְ, but probably of foreign derivation Mesech, Meshech. - § Mesech or Meshech = "drawing out" - Meshek, a son of Japheth, and the people descended from him 1) son of Japheth, grandson of Noah, and progenitor of peoples to the north of Israel 1a) descendants of Mesech often mentioned in connection with Tubal, Magog, and other northern nations including the Moschi, a people on the borders of Colchis and Armenia
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
9 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
9x
Most Frequent Book
Ezekiel
Book Distribution
Genesis1
1 Chronicles2
Psalms1
Ezekiel5
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'מֶשֶׁךְ' deepen your understanding of Genesis 10:2?