Strong's Lexicon Maats: Oppression, pressure Original Word: מַעַץ Word Origin: Derived from the root verb עָצַץ (atsats), meaning "to press" or "to squeeze." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of oppression is θλῖψις (thlipsis), Strong's Greek 2347, which means "tribulation" or "affliction." Usage: The term "Maats" is used to describe a state of oppression or pressure, often in the context of social or economic hardship. It conveys the idea of being pressed down or burdened by external forces, whether they be political, social, or personal. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of oppression was a significant social issue. The Hebrew society was agrarian, and many people were vulnerable to economic exploitation by the wealthy and powerful. The Law of Moses included numerous provisions to protect the poor and marginalized from oppression, emphasizing justice and equity. Prophets frequently spoke against the oppression of the poor and called for repentance and social justice. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a man of Judah NASB Translation Maaz (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַ֫עַץ proper name, masculine in Judah 1 Chronicles 2:27; ᵐ5 Μαας. מַעֲצֵבָה see עצב. מַעֲצָד see עצד. [מֹעֵצָה] see [ מוֺעֵצָה] below יעץ. מַעְצוֺר, מַעְצָר see עצר. מַעֲקֶה see עקה. מַעֲקַשִּׁים see עקשׁ. מַ֫עַר, מַעֲרֶה see ערה. I. מַעֲרָב see I. ערב. II. מַעֲרָב, מַעֲרָבָה see III. ערב. מְעָרָה see I. ערר. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Maaz From atsah; closure; Maats, an Israelite -- Maaz. see HEBREW atsah Forms and Transliterations מַ֥עַץ מעץ ma‘aṣ ma·‘aṣ MaatzLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 2:27 HEB: בְּכ֣וֹר יְרַחְמְאֵ֑ל מַ֥עַץ וְיָמִ֖ין וָעֵֽקֶר׃ NAS: of Jerahmeel, were Maaz, Jamin KJV: of Jerahmeel were, Maaz, and Jamin, INT: the firstborn of Jerahmeel were Maaz Jamin and Eker |
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