◄ 4280. macharaah ►
Lexicon
macharaah: Burning, kindling, anger

Original Word: מַחֲרָאָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: machara'ah
Pronunciation: makh-ar-aw'
Phonetic Spelling: (makh-ar-aw-aw')
Definition: Burning, kindling, anger
Meaning: a sink

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
draught house

From the same as chere'; a sink -- draught house.

see HEBREW chere'

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from the same as chere
Definition
a cloaca, cesspool
NASB Translation
latrine (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[מַחֲרָאָה] noun feminine plural draught house, 2 Kings 10:27.

[מַחֲרָאָה] noun feminine only plural cloaca, cess-pool; — מחראות 2 Kings 10:27 Kt (Qr מוֺצָאוֺת).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root חָרָא (charah), meaning "to be hot" or "to burn."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for מַחֲרָאָה in the Strong's Greek lexicon. However, concepts related to cleanliness and waste disposal can be found in Greek terms associated with purification and cleanliness, such as καθαρίζω (katharizō • Strong's Greek 2511), meaning "to cleanse" or "to purify."

Usage: The term מַחֲרָאָה is used in the context of a location designated for waste disposal, often translated as "sink" or "refuse pit."

Context: מַחֲרָאָה appears in the Hebrew Bible in contexts related to sanitation and waste management. The term is indicative of ancient practices concerning cleanliness and the disposal of refuse. In the Berean Standard Bible, מַחֲרָאָה is translated in a manner that reflects its function as a place for waste. The concept of a מַחֲרָאָה underscores the importance of maintaining purity and cleanliness in communal and religious life, as prescribed in various Old Testament laws. The term is not frequently used, but its presence highlights the practical aspects of daily life in ancient Israel, where designated areas for waste were necessary for health and ritual purity.

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