Strong's Lexicon mappets: Shatterer, Hammer, Breaker Original Word: מַפֵּץ Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּצַץ (patsats), meaning "to shatter" or "to break in pieces." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "mappets," the concept of breaking or shattering can be found in Greek words such as συντρίβω (syntribo - Strong's Greek 4937), meaning "to crush" or "to break in pieces." Usage: The term "mappets" refers to an instrument or tool used for breaking or shattering objects. It is often used metaphorically in the Bible to describe a force or agent of destruction, particularly in the context of divine judgment or the breaking of nations and powers. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, tools for breaking and shattering were common in both everyday life and warfare. The imagery of a "shatterer" or "breaker" would have been vivid and powerful, symbolizing the complete and utter destruction of an object or entity. This metaphor is used in the Bible to convey the overwhelming power of God's judgment against nations or individuals who oppose His will. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom naphats Definition a war-club NASB Translation war-club (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַמֵּץ noun masculine war-club (literally a shatterer); — מַמֵּץאַֿתָּה לִי Jeremiah 51:20 a war-club art thou to me (׳י addressing Babylon, compare Gf Gie). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance battle ax From naphats; a smiter, i.e. A war club -- battle ax. see HEBREW naphats Forms and Transliterations מַפֵּץ־ מפץ־ map·pêṣ- mappêṣ- mappetzLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 51:20 HEB: מַפֵּץ־ אַתָּ֣ה לִ֔י NAS: [He says], You are My war-club, [My] weapon KJV: Thou [art] my battle axe [and] weapons INT: are my war-club you weapon 1 Occurrence |
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