Lexicon moshekah or mosheketh: Drawing, pulling, attraction Original Word: מוֹשְׁכָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance band Act participle feminine of mashak; something drawing, i.e. (figuratively) a cord -- band. see HEBREW mashak NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom mashak Definition a cord NASB Translation cords (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [משֶׁ֫כֶת] noun feminine cord; — only plural construct משְׁכוֺת כְּסִיל Job 38:31 the cords of Orion, i.e. probably those by which (according to some legend) he is dragged along in the sky (compare Di). מִשְׁכָּב see שׁכב. מִשְׁכָּן see שׁכן. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb מָשַׁךְ (mashak), which means "to draw" or "to pull."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G5418, φιλόστροφος (philostrophos), which means "fond of a cord" or "fond of a twisted cord." While the Greek term does not directly translate to מוֹשְׁכָה, it shares the thematic element of cords or ties, often used metaphorically to describe relationships or influences in the New Testament context. Usage: The word מוֹשְׁכָה is used in the context of something that draws or pulls, often metaphorically, to describe influence or attraction. It is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, indicating a specific and limited application. Context: מוֹשְׁכָה (moshkhah) is a noun that appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote a cord or something that draws. The root verb מָשַׁךְ (mashak) is more commonly used and provides the foundational meaning of drawing or pulling. In biblical literature, cords often symbolize binding agreements, connections, or influences that draw individuals or groups together. The metaphorical use of cords can be seen in various passages where they represent the ties of love, obligation, or sin. The concept of drawing or pulling is significant in understanding the relational dynamics depicted in the Scriptures, where divine or human actions are described as drawing people towards or away from certain paths or destinies. Forms and Transliterations מֹשְׁכ֖וֹת משכות mō·šə·ḵō·wṯ mōšəḵōwṯ mosheChotLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 38:31 HEB: כִּימָ֑ה אֽוֹ־ מֹשְׁכ֖וֹת כְּסִ֣יל תְּפַתֵּֽחַ׃ NAS: Or loose the cords of Orion? KJV: or loose the bands of Orion? INT: of the Pleiades Or the cords constellation loose 1 Occurrence |
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