4329. mesak
Lexicon
mesak: Covering, screen, veil

Original Word: מֵיסָךְ
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: meycak
Pronunciation: may-sak
Phonetic Spelling: (may-sawk')
Definition: Covering, screen, veil
Meaning: a portico

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
portico

From cakak; a portico (as covered) -- covert.

see HEBREW cakak

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
see musak.

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[מוּסָךְ] noun masculine architectural term (si vera lectio) of some covered structure, otherwise unknown; — only construct מוּסַחהַֿשַּׁכָּת 2 Kings 16:18 Qr (Kt מיסך i.e. מֵיסַךְ); — ᵐ5 τὸν θεμέλιον τῆς καθέδρας, i.e. מוּסַד הַשֶּׁבֶת ?

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root verb סָכַךְ (sakhakh), meaning "to cover" or "to screen."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence in the Greek Strong's entries for מֵיסָךְ, similar architectural terms in Greek might include στοά (stoa), which also refers to a portico or covered walkway. This term is used in the New Testament to describe similar structures, such as the colonnades in the Temple in Jerusalem.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term מֵיסָךְ as it appears in the Hebrew Bible, highlighting its architectural significance and cultural context.

Usage: The term מֵיסָךְ is used in the context of describing architectural features, specifically referring to a portico or covered area that serves as an entrance or a place of shelter.

Context: • The Hebrew word מֵיסָךְ (meisakh) appears in the context of ancient architectural descriptions, particularly in the construction of significant buildings or structures. A portico, as indicated by this term, is a covered area that provides both aesthetic and functional value to a building. It serves as a transitional space between the exterior and interior, offering protection from the elements and a place for gathering or entry.
• In biblical times, porticos were common in the design of temples, palaces, and other important edifices. They were often supported by columns and could be elaborately decorated, reflecting the wealth and status of the building's owner or the significance of the structure itself.
• The use of מֵיסָךְ in the Hebrew Bible underscores the importance of architectural design in ancient Israelite culture, where such features were not only practical but also symbolic of divine protection and hospitality.

Forms and Transliterations
מוּסַ֨ךְ מוסך mū·saḵ muSach mūsaḵ
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Englishman's Concordance
2 Kings 16:18
HEB: [מִיסַךְ כ] (מוּסַ֨ךְ ק) הַשַּׁבָּ֜ת
KJV: And the covert for the sabbath
INT: portico the sabbath which

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4329
1 Occurrence


mū·saḵ — 1 Occ.















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