Strong's Lexicon Maok: Maok Original Word: מָעוֹךְ Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עוך (aw-k), which can imply pressing or squeezing. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Maok in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. However, understanding its root and context can help in identifying similar themes or names in the Greek Scriptures. Usage: Maok is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a specific individual or location. The name itself is not widely mentioned, suggesting a more obscure or less prominent figure or place within the biblical narrative. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, names often held significant meaning and were sometimes indicative of a person's character or destiny. The root of Maok suggests a sense of pressure or constraint, which could metaphorically relate to the experiences or environment associated with this name. The historical context of Maok is not extensively detailed in biblical records, indicating it may have been a minor figure or location during the biblical era. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom maak Definition a Philistine NASB Translation Maoch (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מָעוֺךְ proper name, masculine father of Achish of Gath (on form compare LagBN 32); — 1 Samuel 27:2 (ᵐ5 Αμμαχ, A Μωαβ, ᵐ5L Αχιμααν) = מַעֲכָה 1 Kings 2:39 (ᵐ5 Αμησα, A ᵐ5L Μααχα). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Maoch From ma'ak; oppressed; Maok, a Philistine -- Maoch. see HEBREW ma'ak Forms and Transliterations מָע֖וֹךְ מעוך mā‘ōwḵ mā·‘ō·wḵ maochLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 27:2 HEB: אָכִ֥ישׁ בֶּן־ מָע֖וֹךְ מֶ֥לֶךְ גַּֽת׃ NAS: the son of Maoch, king KJV: the son of Maoch, king INT: Achish the son of Maoch king of Gath 1 Occurrence |
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