The meaning of “מַשְׁמָן”
Understanding mashmân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
fat (one, -ness, -test, -test place). - fat, i.e. (literally and abstractly) fatness - but usually (figuratively and con...
מַשְׁמָן
fat (one, -ness, -test, -test place). - fat, i.e. (literally and abstractly) fatness - but usually (figuratively and concretely) a rich dish, a fertile field, a robust man 1) fatness, fat piece, fertile place, richly prepared food 1a) fat, fatness, fat pieces 1b) oil, olive oil 2) fatness 2a) stout, vigorous 2b) fertile spots or places
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 27:39 | “And Isaac his father answered and said unto him, Behold, thy dwelling shall be the fatness of the earth, and of the dew of heaven from above;” Word: מַשְׁמָן (mashmân) | |
| Nehemiah 8:10 | “Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Word: מַשְׁמָן (mashmân) | |
| Psalms 78:31 | “The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them, and smote down the chosen men of Israel.” Word: מַשְׁמָן (mashmân) | |
| Isaiah 17:4 | “And in that day it shall come to pass, that the glory of Jacob shall be made thin, and the fatness of his flesh shall wax lean.” Word: מַשְׁמָן (mashmân) | |
| Daniel 11:24 | “He shall enter peaceably even upon the fattest places of the province; and he shall do that which his fathers have not done, nor his fathers’ fathers; he shall scatter among them the prey, and spoil, and riches: yea, and he shall forecast his devices against the strong holds, even for a time.” Word: מַשְׁמָן (mashmân) |