The meaning of “מְשִׁסָּה”
Understanding mᵉshiççâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
booty, spoil. - plunder 1) booty, spoil, plunder
מְשִׁסָּה
booty, spoil. - plunder 1) booty, spoil, plunder
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 21:14 | “And I will forsake the remnant of mine inheritance, and deliver them into the hand of their enemies; and they shall become a prey and a spoil to all their enemies;” Word: מְשִׁסָּה (mᵉshiççâh) | |
| Isaiah 42:24 | “Who gave Jacob for a spoil, and Israel to the robbers? did not the Lord, he against whom we have sinned? for they would not walk in his ways, neither were they obedient unto his law.” Word: מְשִׁסָּה (mᵉshiççâh) | |
| Jeremiah 30:16 | “Therefore all they that devour thee shall be devoured; and all thine adversaries, every one of them, shall go into captivity; and they that spoil thee shall be a spoil, and all that prey upon thee will I give for a prey.” Word: מְשִׁסָּה (mᵉshiççâh) | |
| Habakkuk 2:7 | “Shall they not rise up suddenly that shall bite thee, and awake that shall vex thee, and thou shalt be for booties unto them?” Word: מְשִׁסָּה (mᵉshiççâh) | |
| Zephaniah 1:13 | “Therefore their goods shall become a booty, and their houses a desolation: they shall also build houses, but not inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, but not drink the wine thereof.” Word: מְשִׁסָּה (mᵉshiççâh) |