Strong's Lexicon machtseb: Quarry, place of hewing Original Word: מַחְצֵב Word Origin: From the root חָצַב (chatsab), meaning "to hew" or "to cut." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "machtseb," the concept of a quarry or place of hewing can be related to Greek terms like λατομεῖον (latomeion), which also refers to a quarry. Usage: The term "machtseb" refers to a place where stones are hewn or cut, typically a quarry. It is used in the context of construction, particularly in the preparation of stones for building purposes. The word emphasizes the process of shaping and preparing raw materials for use in construction. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, stone was a primary building material due to its abundance and durability. Quarries were essential for providing the necessary materials for constructing significant structures, including temples, palaces, and city walls. The process of quarrying involved skilled labor to extract and shape stones, which were then transported to building sites. The use of stone in construction is a testament to the advanced engineering and architectural skills of ancient civilizations. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chatsab Definition a hewing NASB Translation hewn (2), quarried (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַחְצֵב noun [masculine] hewing, always ׳אַבְנֵי מ = hewn stones 2 Kings 12:13; 2 Kings 22:6 2Chronicles 34:11 (in all "" עֵצִים). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hewedn From chatsab; properly, a hewing; concretely, a quarry -- hewed(-n). see HEBREW chatsab Forms and Transliterations מַחְצֵ֔ב מחצב machTzev maḥ·ṣêḇ maḥṣêḇLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 12:12 HEB: עֵצִים֙ וְאַבְנֵ֣י מַחְצֵ֔ב לְחַזֵּ֖ק אֶת־ NAS: timber and hewn stone KJV: timber and hewed stone INT: timber stone and hewn to repair the damages 2 Kings 22:6 2 Chronicles 34:11 3 Occurrences |
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