Lexicon mesek: Possession, acquisition Original Word: מֶסֶךְ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance mixture From macak; a mixture, i.e. Of wine with spices -- mixture. see HEBREW macak NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom masak Definition a mixture NASB Translation mixed (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מֶ֫סֶךְ noun [masculine] mixture, i.e. wine mixed with spices; ׳וְיַיִן חָמַר מָלֵא מ ׳כּוֺס בְּיַד י Psalm 75:9 (figurative of ׳י's judgment). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb מָסַךְ (masak), meaning "to mix" or "to mingle."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2767: κέρασμα (kerasmos) • a mixture, often used in the context of mixed wine. Usage: The term מֶסֶךְ is used in the context of a mixed drink, often wine that has been blended with spices or other ingredients to enhance its flavor or potency. This practice was common in ancient times, both for ceremonial purposes and for everyday consumption. Context: מֶסֶךְ (mesek) appears in the Hebrew Bible in contexts that describe the preparation and consumption of mixed wine. This mixture was not merely a culinary choice but often held symbolic significance. In the ancient Near East, mixing wine with spices or other substances was a way to create a more luxurious or potent beverage. The practice is mentioned in several biblical passages, highlighting both its literal and metaphorical uses. Forms and Transliterations מֶסֶךְ֮ מסך me·seḵ meseCh meseḵLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 75:8 HEB: חָמַ֨ר ׀ מָ֥לֵא מֶסֶךְ֮ וַיַּגֵּ֪ר מִ֫זֶּ֥ה NAS: It is well mixed, and He pours KJV: it is full of mixture; and he poureth out INT: foams is well mixed pours of this |