Strong's Lexicon mashshaq: Cupbearer Original Word: מַשָּׁק Word Origin: Derived from the root verb שָׁקָה (shaqah), meaning "to give drink" or "to water." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for a cupbearer is not directly listed in Strong's Concordance, but related terms include οινοχόος (oinochoos), which also means "cupbearer" or "wine-pourer." Usage: The term "mashshaq" refers to a cupbearer, an official position in ancient royal courts. The cupbearer was responsible for serving drinks at the king's table and ensuring that the beverages were safe from poisoning. This role required a high level of trust and often granted the cupbearer significant influence and access to the king. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the position of a cupbearer was one of great importance and trust. The cupbearer not only served drinks but also acted as a confidant and advisor to the king. This role is well-documented in various ancient civilizations, including Egypt, Assyria, and Persia. The cupbearer had to be vigilant and trustworthy, as the safety of the king was paramount. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shaqaq Definition a running, rushing NASB Translation rushing about (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַשָׁק] noun [masculine] running, rushing; — construct מַשַּׁק Isaiah 33:4, of locusts. שׁקר (√ of following; deceive; Aramaic שְׁקַר deceive, also noun deceit, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance running to and fro From shaqaq; a traversing, i.e. Rapid motion -- running to and fro. see HEBREW shaqaq Forms and Transliterations כְּמַשַּׁ֥ק כמשק kə·maš·šaq kemashShak kəmaššaqLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 33:4 HEB: אֹ֖סֶף הֶֽחָסִ֑יל כְּמַשַּׁ֥ק גֵּבִ֖ים שׁוֹקֵ֥ק NAS: As locusts rushing about men rush about KJV: of the caterpiller: as the running to and fro of locusts INT: gathers the caterpillar rushing of locusts rush 1 Occurrence |
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Pa`el deceive, and derivatives; Assyrian tašsirtu [Dl-gir-] a lie,so Late Hebrew שֶׁקֶר, Arabic 
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