Strong's Lexicon maccekah: Molten image, cast image, idol Original Word: מַסֵּכָה Word Origin: From the root verb נָסַךְ (nasak), meaning "to pour out" or "to cast." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1497 (εἴδωλον, eidolon): Refers to an idol or image, often used in the New Testament to describe objects of pagan worship. - G5179 (τύπος, typos): While not a direct translation, this term can refer to a form or pattern, sometimes used in the context of images or representations. Usage: The term "maccekah" refers to an image or idol that is cast or molded, typically from metal. It is often used in the context of idolatry, where such images are crafted for worship, in direct violation of the commandments against idol worship. The word emphasizes the process of creating these images by pouring molten metal into a mold. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, including Israel, the practice of creating and worshiping idols was prevalent. These idols were often made of precious metals like gold or silver and were believed to embody the presence of a deity. The Israelites, influenced by surrounding nations, sometimes fell into the practice of idolatry, despite the clear prohibitions in the Mosaic Law. The creation of a "maccekah" was a direct challenge to the worship of Yahweh, who commanded His people to worship Him alone and not through any physical representation. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. מַסֵּכָה noun feminine 1 molten metal, or image; 2 libation; — ׳מ Exodus 32:4 +; construct מַסֵּכַת Isaiah 30:22; plural מַסֵּכוֺת 1 Kings 14:9 +; suffix מַסֵּכֹתָם Numbers 33:52; — 1 libation, with covenant sacrifice in making covenant Isaiah 30:1 (= 1 נֶסֶךְ; see, however, below II. [נָסַךְ]). 2 molten metal, or image: עֵגֶל מַסֵּכָה molten calf Exodus 32:4,8; Deuteronomy 9:16; Nehemiah 9:18, compare Psalm 106:19; אֱלֹהֵי מַסֵּכָה molten gods Exodus 34:17; Leviticus 19:4; ׳צַלְמֵי מ Numbers 33:52; מֶּסֶל וּמַסֵּכָה Deuteronomy 27:15; Judges 17:3,4; Judges 18:14; Nahum 1:14; 2Chronicles 34:3,4, elsewhere (variously) Deuteronomy 9:12; Judges 18:17,18; 1 Kings 14:9; 2 Kings 17:16; 2Chronicles 28:2; Isaiah 30:22; Isaiah 42:17; Hosea 13:2; Habakkuk 2:18. II. מַסֵּכָה noun feminine woven stuff, web, especially as covering; — absolute הַנְּסוּכָה עַלֿ ׳הַמּ Isaiah 25:7 the web that is woven over all the nations (i.e. mourning-veil, symbol of distress; "" הַלּוֺט הַלּוֺט); = bed- covering Isaiah 28:20 (in figurative). Perhaps also ׳לִנְסֹךְ מ Isaiah 30:1 weave a web ("" לַעֲשׂוֺת עֵצָה), reference to negotiations with Egypt (so ᵑ9 Aq Ew De Che Di; > ᵐ5 Ges Hi Kn Brd Du pour a libation; ׳מ not elsewhere = נֶסֶךְ). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance covering, molten image, vail From nacak; properly, a pouring over, i.e. Fusion of metal (especially a cast image); by implication, a libation, i.e. League; concretely a coverlet (as if poured out) -- covering, molten (image), vail. see HEBREW nacak Forms and Transliterations הַמַּסֵּכָ֑ה המסכה וְהַמַּסֵּכָ֥ה וְהַמַּסֵּכֽוֹת׃ וְהַמַּסֵּכוֹת֙ וּמַסֵּכָ֑ה וּמַסֵּכָ֔ה וּמַסֵּכָ֛ה וּמַסֵּכָ֜ה וּמַסֵּכוֹת֙ והמסכה והמסכות והמסכות׃ ומסכה ומסכות לְמַסֵּכָ֖ה לְמַסֵּכָֽה׃ למסכה למסכה׃ מַסֵּֽכֹתָם֙ מַסֵּכ֛וֹת מַסֵּכַ֣ת מַסֵּכָ֑ה מַסֵּכָ֔ה מַסֵּכָ֖ה מַסֵּכָ֨ה מַסֵּכָֽה׃ מסכה מסכה׃ מסכות מסכת מסכתם ham·mas·sê·ḵāh hammasseChah hammassêḵāh lə·mas·sê·ḵāh lemasseChah ləmassêḵāh mas·sê·ḵāh mas·sê·ḵaṯ mas·sê·ḵō·ṯām mas·sê·ḵō·wṯ masseChah masseChat masseChot massechoTam massêḵāh massêḵaṯ massêḵōṯām massêḵōwṯ ū·mas·sê·ḵāh ū·mas·sê·ḵō·wṯ umasseChah umassechOt ūmassêḵāh ūmassêḵōwṯ vehammasseChah vehammasseChot wə·ham·mas·sê·ḵāh wə·ham·mas·sê·ḵō·wṯ wəhammassêḵāh wəhammassêḵōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 32:4 HEB: וַֽיַּעֲשֵׂ֖הוּ עֵ֣גֶל מַסֵּכָ֑ה וַיֹּ֣אמְר֔וּ אֵ֤לֶּה NAS: and made it into a molten calf; KJV: after he had made it a molten calf: INT: and made calf A molten said This Exodus 32:8 Exodus 34:17 Leviticus 19:4 Numbers 33:52 Deuteronomy 9:12 Deuteronomy 9:16 Deuteronomy 27:15 Judges 17:3 Judges 17:4 Judges 18:14 Judges 18:17 Judges 18:18 1 Kings 14:9 2 Kings 17:16 2 Chronicles 28:2 2 Chronicles 34:3 2 Chronicles 34:4 Nehemiah 9:18 Psalm 106:19 Isaiah 25:7 Isaiah 28:20 Isaiah 30:1 Isaiah 30:22 Isaiah 42:17 28 Occurrences |
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