4950. mishqa
Strong's Lexicon
mishqa: Drink, beverage

Original Word: מִשְׁקָע
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: mishqa`
Pronunciation: mish-KAH
Phonetic Spelling: (mish-kaw')
Definition: Drink, beverage
Meaning: a settling place, a pond

Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁקָה (shaqah), meaning "to drink" or "to give to drink."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "mishqa," related concepts can be found in Greek terms like "ποτόν" (poton, G4213), meaning "drink," and "σπονδή" (sponde, G4686), referring to a drink offering.

Usage: The term "mishqa" refers to a drink or beverage, often used in the context of a liquid that is consumed. It can denote both ordinary drinks and those used in religious or ceremonial contexts.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, beverages were an essential part of daily life and religious practices. Water, wine, and other drinks were not only consumed for sustenance but also played a role in hospitality and covenantal meals. The preparation and consumption of drinks were often associated with rituals and offerings, reflecting the community's relationship with God and each other.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from shaqa
Definition
what is settled or clarified
NASB Translation
clear (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[מִשְׁקָע] noun [masculine] what is settled, clarified (compare √

Hiph`il); — construct מִשְׁקַעמַֿיִם תִּשְׁתּו Ezekiel 34:18 the clear (of) water ye drink (compare Ezekiel 32:14 above).

[שְׁקַעֲרוּרָה] see פער.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
deep

From shaqa'; a settling place (of water), i.e. A pond -- deep.

see HEBREW shaqa'

Forms and Transliterations
וּמִשְׁקַע־ ומשקע־ ū·miš·qa‘- umishka ūmišqa‘-
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Englishman's Concordance
Ezekiel 34:18
HEB: תִּרְמְס֖וּ בְּרַגְלֵיכֶ֑ם וּמִשְׁקַע־ מַ֣יִם תִּשְׁתּ֔וּ
NAS: Or that you should drink of the clear waters,
KJV: and to have drunk of the deep waters,
INT: tread your feet of the clear waters assuredly

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Strong's Hebrew 4950
1 Occurrence


ū·miš·qa‘- — 1 Occ.















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