4535. massach

Lexicon

massach: Covering, screen, curtain

Original Word: מַסָּח
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: maccach
Pronunciation: mah-sahk
Phonetic Spelling: (mas-sawkh')
Definition: Covering, screen, curtain
Meaning: a cordon, military barrier

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

broken down

From nacach in the sense of staving off; a cordon, (adverbially) or (as a) military barrier -- broken down.

see HEBREW nacach

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
perhaps from nasach
Definition
perhaps repulse, defense
NASB Translation
defense (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מַסָּח dubious word, only in וּשְׂמַרְתֶּם אֶתמִֿשְׁמֶרֶת הַבַּיִת מַסָּ֑ח 2 Kings 11:6; Thes and others below v נסח = for plucking away i.e. repulse, defence, but very uncertain; probably textual error; omitted by ᵐ5^B We Sta^{p. 354}; ᵐ5^L Μεσσαε.

[מִסְחָר] see סחר

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb נָסַח (nasach), meaning "to remove" or "to tear away."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for מַסָּח in the Strong's Concordance, related concepts of barriers and fortifications can be found in Greek terms such as φραγμός (phragmos • Strong's Greek 5418), meaning "fence" or "hedge," which conveys a similar idea of separation and protection.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term מַסָּח, highlighting its significance in the context of Biblical warfare and defense strategies.

Usage: The term מַסָּח is used in the context of military operations, specifically referring to a barrier or fortification set up for defense or to prevent access.

Context: • The Hebrew term מַסָּח appears in the context of military strategy and defense. It denotes a physical barrier or cordon, often used to protect a city or encampment from enemy forces. This term is indicative of the ancient practices of warfare, where fortifications played a crucial role in the defense of territories.
• In the Biblical narrative, the use of מַסָּח would have been understood as a strategic measure to safeguard against invasions or to control the movement of people and goods. The construction of such barriers would have required significant resources and manpower, reflecting the importance of security in ancient times.
• The concept of a military barrier is consistent with the broader Biblical theme of protection and defense, both in physical and spiritual terms. The use of מַסָּח underscores the need for vigilance and preparedness in the face of potential threats.

Forms and Transliterations

מַסָּֽח׃ מסח׃ mas·sāḥ masSach massāḥ

Englishman's Concordance

2 Kings 11:6
HEB: מִשְׁמֶ֥רֶת הַבַּ֖יִת מַסָּֽח׃
NAS: watch over the house for defense.
KJV: of the house, that it be not broken down.
INT: watch the house defense

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4535
1 Occurrence

mas·sāḥ — 1 Occ.