Strong's Lexicon mappalah: Downfall, ruin, overthrow Original Word: מַפָּלָה Word Origin: Derived from the root נָפַל (naphal), meaning "to fall." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "mappalah," the concept of downfall or ruin can be related to Greek terms such as καταστροφή (katastrophē - Strong's Greek 2692), meaning "overthrow" or "destruction." Usage: The term "mappalah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a significant fall or collapse, often in the context of a military defeat or a catastrophic event leading to ruin. It conveys the idea of a sudden and complete downfall, emphasizing the severity and finality of the event. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of "mappalah" would have been understood in the context of warfare and divine judgment. The Israelites believed that their success or failure in battle was directly linked to their faithfulness to God. A "mappalah" was often seen as a sign of divine displeasure or punishment for disobedience. This understanding reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where blessings and curses were contingent upon the people's adherence to God's laws. Brown-Driver-Briggs מַמָּלָה noun feminine a ruin; — absolute ׳מ of city Isaiah 17:1. מַמֵּלָה noun feminine id.; — absolute ׳מ of city Isaiah 23:13; Isaiah 25:2. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ruinous Or mappelah {map-pay-law'}; from naphal; something fallen, i.e. A ruin -- ruin(-ous). see HEBREW naphal Forms and Transliterations לְמַפֵּלָ֑ה לְמַפֵּלָֽה׃ למפלה למפלה׃ מַפָּלָֽה׃ מפלה׃ lə·map·pê·lāh lemappeLah ləmappêlāh map·pā·lāh mappaLah mappālāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 17:1 HEB: וְהָיְתָ֖ה מְעִ֥י מַפָּלָֽה׃ NAS: And will become a fallen ruin. KJV: from [being] a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap. INT: and will become ruin A fallen Isaiah 23:13 Isaiah 25:2 3 Occurrences |
|
