Strong's Lexicon masmerah: Nail, Peg Original Word: מַשְׂמְרָה Word Origin: Derived from the root מַסְמֵר (masmer), meaning "nail" or "peg." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "masmerah," the concept of a nail or peg can be related to Greek terms like "ἧλος" (helos), which also means "nail." Usage: The term "masmerah" refers to a nail or peg, typically used in construction or for fastening objects. In the biblical context, it often symbolizes strength, stability, and permanence. The use of nails or pegs was essential in ancient construction, serving both practical and symbolic purposes. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, nails and pegs were crucial in building structures, from simple tents to more permanent dwellings. They were typically made of metal or wood, depending on the availability of materials and the specific use. The imagery of a nail or peg is often used metaphorically in the Bible to convey ideas of security and steadfastness, reflecting the importance of these objects in daily life and religious symbolism. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as masmer, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance nail For macmer fem.; a peg -- nail. see HEBREW macmer Forms and Transliterations וּֽכְמַשְׂמְר֥וֹת וכמשמרות ū·ḵə·maś·mə·rō·wṯ uchemasmeRot ūḵəmaśmərōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ecclesiastes 12:11 HEB: חֲכָמִים֙ כַּדָּ֣רְבֹנ֔וֹת וּֽכְמַשְׂמְר֥וֹת נְטוּעִ֖ים בַּעֲלֵ֣י KJV: [are] as goads, and as nails fastened INT: of wise goads nails well-driven and masters 1 Occurrence |
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