4206. maziyach

Lexicon

maziyach: Belt, Girdle

Original Word: מָזִיחַ
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: maziyach
Pronunciation: mah-zee'-akh
Phonetic Spelling: (maw-zee'-akh)
Definition: Belt, Girdle
Meaning: a belt

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

girdle, strength

Or mezach {may-zakh'}; from zachach; a belt (as movable) -- girdle, strength.

see HEBREW zachach

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מֵ֫זַח noun masculine girdle (according to Bondi¹¹ WMM^{As.u.Eur.104 loan-word} from Egypt mdµ, compare Lag^{GGN 1889, 310}); — absolute ׳מ: — in simile of curse enfolding the wicked Psalm 109:19 ("" בֶּגֶד); figurative = restraint Isaiah 23:10 (but text dubious).

[מְזִיחַ] noun masculine id. (of like origin): — only construct אֲפִיקִים רִמָּה ׳מ Job 12:21 loosen the girdle of mighty; i.e. weaken them, make them defenceless, by ungirding.

מַזְכִּיר see זכר. hiphil

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root זִיחַ (zayach), which is not used in the Hebrew Bible but is related to the concept of binding or fastening.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G2223 (ζώνη, zōnē), which also means a belt or girdle. In the New Testament, ζώνη is used in similar contexts, emphasizing readiness and preparation, such as in Ephesians 6:14, where believers are instructed to "Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist." This Greek term underscores the continuity of the metaphorical use of belts from the Hebrew Scriptures to the Greek New Testament, symbolizing truth, readiness, and spiritual preparedness.

Usage: The term מָזִיחַ appears in the context of clothing, specifically as a belt or girdle used to secure garments. It is a rare term in the Hebrew Bible, appearing in a limited number of passages.

Context: The Hebrew word מָזִיחַ (maziach) is a noun that refers to a belt or girdle, an essential part of ancient Near Eastern attire. In biblical times, belts were not merely functional items used to hold up clothing; they also served as symbols of readiness, strength, and authority. The מָזִיחַ would have been used to secure the tunic or robe, allowing for ease of movement and providing a place to attach weapons or tools. The use of belts in the Bible often carries metaphorical significance, representing preparedness and the girding of oneself for action or service.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is translated as "belt" in the context of its usage. The מָזִיחַ is mentioned in passages that highlight the importance of being equipped and ready, both physically and spiritually. The belt is a part of the armor of God, symbolizing truth and righteousness, as seen in the New Testament.

Forms and Transliterations

וּ֝לְמֵ֗זַח וּמְזִ֖יחַ ולמזח ומזיח מֵ֥זַח מזח mê·zaḥ Mezach mêzaḥ ū·lə·mê·zaḥ ū·mə·zî·aḥ uleMezach ūləmêzaḥ umeZiach ūməzîaḥ

Englishman's Concordance

Job 12:21
HEB: עַל־ נְדִיבִ֑ים וּמְזִ֖יחַ אֲפִיקִ֣ים רִפָּֽה׃
NAS: And loosens the belt of the strong.
KJV: and weakeneth the strength of the mighty.
INT: on nobles the belt of the strong and loosens

Psalm 109:19
HEB: כְּבֶ֣גֶד יַעְטֶ֑ה וּ֝לְמֵ֗זַח תָּמִ֥יד יַחְגְּרֶֽהָ׃
NAS: with which he covers himself, And for a belt with which he constantly
KJV: [which] covereth him, and for a girdle wherewith he is girded
INT: A garment covers A belt constantly girds

Isaiah 23:10
HEB: תַּרְשִׁ֕ישׁ אֵ֖ין מֵ֥זַח עֽוֹד׃
NAS: There is no more restraint.
KJV: of Tarshish: [there is] no more strength.
INT: of Tarshish There restraint more

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 4206
3 Occurrences

mê·zaḥ — 1 Occ.
ū·lə·mê·zaḥ — 1 Occ.
ū·mə·zî·aḥ — 1 Occ.