Lexicon mazu: Refuge, stronghold, fortress Original Word: מֶזֶו Strong's Exhaustive Concordance garner Probably from an unused root meaning to gather in; a granary -- garner. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a granary NASB Translation garners (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מָ֫זוּ] noun masculine garner (on formation compare Ol§ 144 b, 197 b) — only Plural suffix מְזָוֵינוּ מְלֵאִים Psalm 144:13 our garners are full (word inflected as if מְ were radical; compare Oll.c. I. זוז (Late Hebrew זוז move, Assyrian zâzu, move, rise come forth compare COT gloss.; also be agitated, enraged, VR:64, i, l. 11). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to store up.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry related to the concept of a granary is Strong's Greek Number G5009: σιτοβολών (sitobolon), which also refers to a granary or storehouse for grain. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to convey similar themes of storage and provision, emphasizing the continuity of agricultural imagery across both Testaments. Usage: The term מֶזֶו (mezev) is used in the context of storing grain, indicating a place where harvested grain is kept for future use. Context: מֶזֶו (mezev) appears in the Hebrew Bible as a term for a granary, a critical structure in ancient agrarian societies. Granaries were essential for the storage and preservation of grain, ensuring food security and stability. The concept of a granary is often associated with themes of provision, foresight, and divine blessing. In the biblical narrative, granaries symbolize not only physical sustenance but also the wisdom of planning and preparation. The use of מֶזֶו reflects the agricultural practices of the time, where storing grain was vital for survival, especially during times of famine or poor harvests. The granary serves as a metaphor for God's provision and the importance of stewardship over resources. Forms and Transliterations מְזָוֵ֣ינוּ מזוינו mə·zā·wê·nū mezaVeinu məzāwênūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 144:13 HEB: מְזָוֵ֣ינוּ מְלֵאִים֮ מְפִיקִ֥ים NAS: Let our garners be full, furnishing KJV: [That] our garners [may be] full, INT: our garners be full furnishing 1 Occurrence |
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