Strong's Lexicon miqshah: Hammered work, beaten work Original Word: מִקְשָׁה Word Origin: Derived from the root קָשָׁה (qashah), meaning "to be hard" or "to be difficult." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "miqshah" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew term related to the craftsmanship of the Tabernacle. However, the concept of craftsmanship and unity can be seen in the Greek word τέχνη (technē), meaning "art" or "skill." Usage: The term "miqshah" refers to an object made from a single piece of metal that has been hammered or beaten into shape. It is often used in the context of describing items made for the Tabernacle, such as the golden lampstand (menorah) and other sacred objects. The emphasis is on the craftsmanship and the unity of the piece, highlighting its intricate design and the skill required to create it. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, craftsmanship was highly valued, especially in the context of creating items for worship. The use of "miqshah" in the construction of the Tabernacle's furnishings underscores the importance of beauty and precision in worship. The artisans, like Bezalel and Oholiab, were divinely inspired and skilled in their work, reflecting the glory and holiness of God through their creations. The process of hammering metal into a unified piece also symbolizes the unity and perfection desired in the worship of Yahweh. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as qishshuah Definition field of cucumbers NASB Translation cucumber field (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. מִקְשָׁה noun feminine place, field, of cucumbers, Isaiah 1:8; so Jeremiah 10:5 Gf Gie and others (compare Baruch Jeremiah 6:70). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance garden of cucumbers Denominative from qishshu'; literally, a cucumbered field, i.e. A cucumber patch -- garden of cucumbers. see HEBREW qishshu' Forms and Transliterations בְמִקְשָׁ֖ה במקשה ḇə·miq·šāh ḇəmiqšāh vemikShahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 1:8 HEB: בְכָ֑רֶם כִּמְלוּנָ֥ה בְמִקְשָׁ֖ה כְּעִ֥יר נְצוּרָֽה׃ NAS: Like a watchman's hut in a cucumber field, like a besieged KJV: as a lodge in a garden of cucumbers, as a besieged INT: A vineyard A watchman's A cucumber city A besieged 1 Occurrence |
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