Strong's Lexicon mashqeh: Cupbearer, drink, drink offering Original Word: מַשְׁקֶה Word Origin: From the root verb שָׁקָה (shaqah), meaning "to give drink" or "to water." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "mashqeh," the role of a cupbearer can be related to the Greek word οἰνοχόος (oinochoos), meaning "wine-pourer" or "cupbearer." Usage: The Hebrew word "mashqeh" primarily refers to a cupbearer, a person who serves drinks, especially in a royal context. It can also denote a drink or a drink offering. The role of a cupbearer was significant in ancient times, as they were trusted officials responsible for serving wine to the king, ensuring it was not poisoned. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the position of a cupbearer was one of great trust and responsibility. The cupbearer not only served drinks but also had close access to the king, often becoming a confidant and advisor. This role is exemplified in the account of Nehemiah, who served as the cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes. The cupbearer's duty was crucial for the safety and well-being of the king, highlighting the importance of loyalty and integrity in this position. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. מַשְׁקֶה noun masculine butler, cup-bearer (properly Participle Hiph`il = one giving drink); — absolute ׳מ Genesis 40:5 (E), Nehemiah 1:11, construct מַשְׁקֵה Genesis 40:1, suffix מַשְׁקֵ֫הוּ Genesis 40:13, plural מַשְׁקִים Genesis 40:2; Genesis 40:9; Genesis 40:20; Genesis 40:21; Genesis 40:23; Genesis 41:9 (all E); suffix מַשְׁקָיו 1 Kings 10:5 2Chronicles 9:4 ( > II. ׳מ). II. מַשְׁקֶה noun masculineLeviticus 11:34 irrigation, drink; — absolute ׳מ Genesis 13:10; Leviticus 11:34, construct מַשְׁקֵה 1 Kings 10:21 3t.; suffix מַשְׁקֵ֫הוּ Genesis 40:21; — 1 irrigation Genesis 13:10 (J; abstract for concrete, =) well-irrigated, of land; Ezekiel 45:15 (< ᵐ5 Co Siegf Berthol Toy Krae מִשְׁמְּחוֺת; Gr מִקְנֵה). 2 drink Isaiah 32:6; Leviticus 11:34; ׳כְּלֵי מ drinking-vessels 1 Kings 10:21 2Chronicles 9:20. 3 = office of butler, butlership Genesis 40:21(E). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance butlership, cupbearer, drinking, fat pasture, watered From shaqah; properly, causing to drink, i.e. A butler; by implication (intransitively), drink (itself); figuratively, a well-watered region -- butler(-ship), cupbearer, drink(-ing), fat pasture, watered. see HEBREW shaqah Forms and Transliterations הַמַּשְׁקִ֔ים הַמַּשְׁקִ֖ים הַמַּשְׁקִ֗ים הַמַּשְׁקִ֛ים הַמַּשְׁקֶ֣ה המשקה המשקים וּמַשְׁקֶ֥ה וּמַשְׁקָ֔יו וּמַשְׁקָיו֙ ומשקה ומשקיו מִמַּשְׁקֵ֣ה מַשְׁקֵ֑הוּ מַשְׁקֵ֥ה מַשְׁקֵ֨ה מַשְׁקֵֽהוּ׃ מַשְׁקֶ֑ה מַשְׁקֶ֖ה מַשְׁקֶה֙ ממשקה משקה משקהו משקהו׃ ham·maš·qeh ham·maš·qîm hammashKeh hammashKim hammašqeh hammašqîm maš·qê·hū maš·qeh maš·qêh mashKeh mashKehu mašqeh mašqêh mašqêhū mim·maš·qêh mimashKeh mimmašqêh ū·maš·qāw ū·maš·qeh umashKav umashKeh ūmašqāw ūmašqehLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 13:10 HEB: כִּ֥י כֻלָּ֖הּ מַשְׁקֶ֑ה לִפְנֵ֣י ׀ שַׁחֵ֣ת NAS: of the Jordan, that it was well watered everywhere-- KJV: of Jordan, that it [was] well watered every where, before INT: for everywhere well before destroyed Genesis 40:1 Genesis 40:2 Genesis 40:5 Genesis 40:9 Genesis 40:13 Genesis 40:20 Genesis 40:21 Genesis 40:21 Genesis 40:23 Genesis 41:9 Leviticus 11:34 1 Kings 10:5 1 Kings 10:21 2 Chronicles 9:4 2 Chronicles 9:20 Nehemiah 1:11 Isaiah 32:6 Ezekiel 45:15 19 Occurrences |
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