Strong's Lexicon makon: Place, foundation, dwelling, habitation Original Word: מָכוֹן Word Origin: Derived from the root כוּן (kun), meaning "to be firm, established, or prepared." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "makon" is "κατοικητήριον" (katoikētērion), Strong's Greek #2732, meaning "dwelling place" or "habitation." Usage: The Hebrew word "makon" generally refers to a place that is established or prepared. It is often used in the context of a dwelling or habitation, particularly in reference to God's dwelling place or the heavens. The term conveys a sense of stability and permanence, reflecting the divine order and purpose. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of a "place" or "dwelling" was deeply significant, especially in relation to the presence of God. The Israelites believed that God had a specific dwelling place, first in the tabernacle and later in the temple in Jerusalem. This place was seen as the center of worship and the focal point of God's interaction with His people. The use of "makon" in the Hebrew Bible often emphasizes the sacredness and holiness of God's established dwelling. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kun Definition a fixed or established place, foundation NASB Translation area (1), dwelling place (1), foundation (3), foundations (1), place (11). Brown-Driver-Briggs מָכוֺן noun masculineDaniel 8:11 fixed or established place, foundation (chiefly in poetry); — absolute ׳מ Exodus 15:17 2t.; construct מְכוֺן 1 Kings 8:39 10t.; suffix מְכוֺנִי Isaiah 18:4, מְכוֺנוֺ Ezra 2:68; plural suffix מְכוֺנֶיהָ Psalm 104:5; — 1 fixed place of ׳יs abode on earth Exodus 15:17 (song), 1 Kings 8:13 2Chronicles 6:2 (poetic fragment: see ᵐ5 and DrIntr. 182); = place, or site of God's house Ezra 2:68; כָּלמְֿכוֺן הַרצִֿיּוֺן Isaiah 4:5, apparently = all the extent of Mt. Zion; redund. (si vera lectio) וְהֻשְׁלַךְ מְכוֺן מִקְדָּשׁוֺ Daniel 8:11 and the place of his sanctuary shall be thrown down (on difficulties of see, see Bev); of heavens מְכוֺן שִׁבְתְּךָ 1 Kings 8:39,43,49 2Chronicles 6:30,33,39, compare Psalm 33:14; מְכוֺנִי alone Isaiah 18:4; figurative צֶדֶק וּמִשְׁמָּט מְכוֺן כִּסְאֶ֑ךָ Psalm 89:15, so Psalm 97:2. 2 foundation, only plural, in poetry יָסַד אֶרֶץ עַלמְֿכוֺנֶיהָ Psalm 104:5. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance foundation, settled place From kuwn; properly, a fixture, i.e. A basis; generally a place, especially as an abode -- foundation, habitation, (dwelling-, settled) place. see HEBREW kuwn Forms and Transliterations בִמְכוֹנִ֑י במכוני וּמָכ֥וֹן ומכון מְכ֣וֹן מְכ֤וֹן מְכ֥וֹן מְכ֨וֹן מְכוֹנֶ֑יהָ מְכוֹנֽוֹ׃ מִֽמְּכוֹן־ מִמְּכ֣וֹן מָכ֥וֹן מָכ֧וֹן מכון מכונו׃ מכוניה ממכון ממכון־ ḇim·ḵō·w·nî ḇimḵōwnî mā·ḵō·wn maChon māḵōwn mə·ḵō·w·ne·hā mə·ḵō·w·nōw mə·ḵō·wn meChon mechoNeiha mechoNo məḵōwn məḵōwnehā məḵōwnōw mim·mə·ḵō·wn mim·mə·ḵō·wn- mimeChon mimməḵōwn mimməḵōwn- ū·mā·ḵō·wn umaChon ūmāḵōwn vimchoNiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 15:17 HEB: בְּהַ֣ר נַחֲלָֽתְךָ֔ מָכ֧וֹן לְשִׁבְתְּךָ֛ פָּעַ֖לְתָּ NAS: of Your inheritance, The place, O LORD, KJV: of thine inheritance, [in] the place, O LORD, INT: the mountain of your inheritance the place your dwelling have made 1 Kings 8:13 1 Kings 8:39 1 Kings 8:43 1 Kings 8:49 2 Chronicles 6:2 2 Chronicles 6:30 2 Chronicles 6:33 2 Chronicles 6:39 Ezra 2:68 Psalm 33:14 Psalm 89:14 Psalm 97:2 Psalm 104:5 Isaiah 4:5 Isaiah 18:4 Daniel 8:11 17 Occurrences |
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