Strong's Lexicon maqtsuah: Corner, angle, corner piece Original Word: מַקְצֻעָה Word Origin: Derived from the root קָצַע (qatsa), meaning "to cut off" or "to hew." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of a cornerstone is "ἀκρογωνιαῖος" (akrogōniaios), found in passages like Ephesians 2:20 and 1 Peter 2:6, referring to Christ as the chief cornerstone. Usage: The term "maqtsuah" refers to a corner or an angle, often used in the context of construction or architecture. It denotes the corner piece or the angle of a structure, highlighting the importance of precision and stability in building practices. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the construction of buildings, including homes, temples, and city walls, required careful attention to detail. The cornerstones or corner pieces were crucial for the stability and integrity of the structure. They were often laid with great care and sometimes ceremonially, symbolizing strength and permanence. The concept of a cornerstone also held spiritual significance, representing foundational truths or principles. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom qatsa Definition a scraping tool NASB Translation planes (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַקָצֻעָה] noun [feminine] scraping tool, used in fashioning idols; — plural בַּמַּקָצֻעוֺת Isaiah 44:13. II. קצע (√ of following; compare Aramaic קָטַע, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance plane From qatsa'; a scraper, i.e. A carving chisel -- plane. see HEBREW qatsa' Forms and Transliterations בַּמַּקְצֻע֔וֹת במקצעות bam·maq·ṣu·‘ō·wṯ bammaktzuot bammaqṣu‘ōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 44:13 HEB: בַשֶּׂ֔רֶד יַעֲשֵׂ֙הוּ֙ בַּמַּקְצֻע֔וֹת וּבַמְּחוּגָ֖ה יְתָאֳרֵ֑הוּ NAS: He works it with planes and outlines KJV: he fitteth it with planes, and he marketh it out INT: chalk works planes A compass and outlines 1 Occurrence |
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cut off, also Arabic 
break off (if for 
, RSJPhil. xvi. 74), 
place where something is cut off or ends abruptly RSbelow; Sabean קצע apparently cut off, or the like, SabDenkm91). 
