Strong's Lexicon mappuach: Bellows Original Word: מַפֻּחַ Word Origin: Derived from the root נָפַח (naphach), meaning "to breathe" or "to blow." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "mappuach," the concept of refining and purification can be related to Greek terms such as καθαρίζω (katharizo - Strong's Greek 2511), meaning "to cleanse" or "to purify." Usage: The term "mappuach" refers to a bellows, a device used to deliver a strong blast of air. In the context of the Bible, it is used metaphorically to describe the process of refining or purifying, particularly in relation to metals. The imagery of the bellows is often associated with the refining fire, symbolizing purification and judgment. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, bellows were an essential tool in metallurgy, used to increase the heat of a fire to melt and refine metals. This process was crucial for crafting tools, weapons, and other items. The use of bellows in biblical texts often carries a symbolic meaning, representing God's refining work in the lives of His people, purifying them from impurities and sin. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom naphach Definition a bellows NASB Translation bellows (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַמֻּחַ noun masculine bellows; — ׳נָחַר מ Jeremiah 6:29 (figurative of vain prophetic labour). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bellows From naphach; the bellows (i.e. Blower) of a forge -- bellows. see HEBREW naphach Forms and Transliterations מַפֻּ֔חַ מפח map·pu·aḥ mapPuach mappuaḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 6:29 HEB: נָחַ֣ר מַפֻּ֔חַ [מֵאִשְׁתַּם כ] NAS: The bellows blow fiercely, The lead KJV: The bellows are burned, the lead INT: blow the bellows fire the lead 1 Occurrence |
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