Strong's Lexicon Masreqah: Masreqah Original Word: מַשְׂרֵקָה Word Origin: Derived from the root verb שָׂרַק (saraq), meaning "to comb" or "to prune." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Masreqah, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, Greek entries related to Edom or its kings might provide contextual connections. Usage: Masreqah is a place name mentioned in the Bible. It is identified as a location associated with Hadad, one of the kings of Edom. The name itself suggests a place of pruning or combing, possibly indicating a region known for agriculture or viticulture. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, place names often carried significant meanings related to the geography, economy, or notable events associated with the location. Edom, where Masreqah is located, was a region south of the Dead Sea, known for its rugged terrain and trade routes. The Edomites were descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother, and had a complex relationship with the Israelites. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as saroq Definition a place in Edom NASB Translation Masrekah (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַשְׂרֵקָה proper name, of a location in Edom; — ׳מִמּ Genesis 36:36 = 1 Chronicles 1:47; ᵐ5 ἐκ Μασέκκας (ᵐ5LChronicles ἐκ Μασερικα); EusebOnom. ed. Lag. 277 Μασρηκα. שׂרר (√ of following; meaning dubious; DlPr 92 compare Assyrian šarâru, rise in splendour (of sun, etc.), but dubious, compare HalRÉJ xiv (1887), 150). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Masrekah A form for Sowreq used denominatively; vineyard; Masrekah, a place in Idumaea -- Masrekah. see HEBREW Sowreq Forms and Transliterations מִמַּשְׂרֵקָֽה׃ ממשרקה׃ mim·maś·rê·qāh mimasreKah mimmaśrêqāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 36:36 HEB: תַּחְתָּ֔יו שַׂמְלָ֖ה מִמַּשְׂרֵקָֽה׃ NAS: and Samlah of Masrekah became king KJV: and Samlah of Masrekah reigned INT: his place and Samlah of Masrekah 1 Chronicles 1:47 2 Occurrences |
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