Strong's Lexicon massach: Covering, screen, curtain Original Word: מַסָּח Word Origin: From the root verb סָכַךְ (sakak), meaning "to cover" or "to weave." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "massach," the concept of a veil or curtain is captured in the Greek word καταπέτασμα (katapetasma), Strong's Greek #2665, used in the New Testament to describe the veil of the temple. Usage: The Hebrew word "massach" refers to a covering or screen, often used in the context of the tabernacle or temple. It denotes a physical barrier or partition, typically made of woven fabric, that serves both a functional and symbolic purpose. In the context of the tabernacle, it was used to separate sacred spaces and to provide a sense of reverence and holiness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the tabernacle was the central place of worship and the dwelling place of God's presence among His people. The "massach" was an integral part of the tabernacle's structure, serving as a screen or curtain at the entrance of the tent of meeting and the Holy of Holies. These coverings were made of fine linen and richly embroidered, reflecting the sacredness and beauty of the worship space. The use of curtains and screens in the tabernacle was not only practical but also deeply symbolic, representing the separation between the divine and the human, and the need for purity and holiness in approaching God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originperhaps 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 ᵐ5B We Stap. 354; ᵐ5L Μεσσαε. [מִסְחָר] see סחר 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 Forms and Transliterations מַסָּֽח׃ מסח׃ mas·sāḥ masSach massāḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 |
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