Strong's Lexicon mecha: Strike, blow Original Word: מְחָא Word Origin: Derived from a root that is not used in the Hebrew Bible, possibly related to the concept of striking or smiting. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "mecha," the concept of striking or smiting can be found in Greek words such as "παίω" (paio - Strong's Greek 3817), which means to strike or smite. Usage: The Hebrew word "mecha" refers to a physical strike or blow. It is used in contexts where a physical action of hitting or smiting is described. The term can be used both literally, in the sense of a physical blow, and metaphorically, to describe a significant impact or effect. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, physical actions such as striking were often used in both literal and symbolic contexts. The act of striking could be part of warfare, punishment, or even ritualistic practices. Understanding the cultural significance of physical actions in the biblical context helps to illuminate the deeper meanings behind the use of "mecha." NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to macha Definition to smite NASB Translation impaled* (1), struck (2), ward off (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מְחָא] verb smite (see Biblical Hebrew II. מָחָה); — Pe`al Perfect3feminine singular מְחַת, ל of thing, Daniel 2:34,35 (+ עַל). Pa`el Imperfect3masculine singular ימַחֵא בִידֵהּ Daniel 4:32, i.e. hinder him (compare Ecclesiastes 8:4 ᵑ7; DAramaic Dialektproben. p. 5; Talmud: LevyNHWB under the word ). Hithpa. Imperfect3masculine singular יִתְמְחֵא Ezra 6:11 let him be smitten (nailed) עֲלֹ֑הִי. [מַחְלְקָה] see חלק. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hang, smite, stay (Aramaic) corresponding to macha'; to strike in pieces; also to arrest; specifically to impale -- hang, smite, stay. see HEBREW macha' Forms and Transliterations וּמְחָ֤ת ומחת יְמַחֵ֣א יִתְמְחֵ֣א ימחא יתמחא מְחָ֣ת מחת mə·ḥāṯ meChat məḥāṯ ū·mə·ḥāṯ umeChat ūməḥāṯ yə·ma·ḥê yemaChe yəmaḥê yiṯ·mə·ḥê yitmeChe yiṯməḥêLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 6:11 HEB: בַּיְתֵ֔הּ וּזְקִ֖יף יִתְמְחֵ֣א עֲלֹ֑הִי וּבַיְתֵ֛הּ KJV: and being set up, let him be hanged thereon; INT: his house up him be hanged account and his house Daniel 2:34 Daniel 2:35 Daniel 4:35 4 Occurrences |
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