Strong's Lexicon matstsebeth: Pillar, Monument, Memorial Stone Original Word: מַצֶּבֶת Word Origin: Derived from the root נָצַב (natsab), meaning "to stand" or "to set up." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "matstsebeth," the concept of a memorial or monument can be related to Greek terms like μνημεῖον (mnēmeion), meaning "memorial" or "tomb." Usage: The term "matstsebeth" refers to a physical structure, often a stone or pillar, set up as a monument or memorial. In the biblical context, these structures were typically erected to commemorate significant events, divine encounters, or covenants. They served as tangible reminders of God's intervention, promises, or the faithfulness of His people. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, erecting pillars or monuments was a common practice to mark significant events or places. These structures were often inscribed with details of the event or the deity being honored. In the Hebrew Bible, matstsebeth is used to describe memorial stones set up by the patriarchs, such as Jacob, who erected a stone at Bethel to commemorate his vision of the ladder reaching to heaven (Genesis 28:18). These stones were not objects of worship but served as reminders of God's presence and promises. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as matstsebah, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pillar, substance From natsab; something stationary, i.e. A monumental stone; also the stock of a tree -- pillar, substance. see HEBREW natsab Forms and Transliterations לַמַּצֶּ֙בֶת֙ למצבת מַצֶּ֙בֶת֙ מַצֶּ֣בֶת מַצֶּ֥בֶת מַצַּבְתָּֽהּ׃ מצבת מצבתה׃ lam·maṣ·ṣe·ḇeṯ lammaṣṣeḇeṯ lammatzTzevet maṣ·ṣaḇ·tāh maṣ·ṣe·ḇeṯ maṣṣaḇtāh maṣṣeḇeṯ matztzavTah matzTzevetLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 35:14 HEB: דִּבֶּ֥ר אִתּ֖וֹ מַצֶּ֣בֶת אָ֑בֶן וַיַּסֵּ֤ךְ KJV: where he talked with him, [even] a pillar of stone: INT: had spoken with him a pillar of stone poured Genesis 35:20 2 Samuel 18:18 2 Samuel 18:18 Isaiah 6:13 Isaiah 6:13 6 Occurrences |
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