4741. maqtsuah

Lexicon

maqtsuah: Corner, angle, corner piece

Original Word: מַקְצֻעָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: maqtsu`ah
Pronunciation: mahk-tsoo-AH
Phonetic Spelling: (mak-tsoo-aw')
Definition: Corner, angle, corner piece
Meaning: a scraper, a carving chisel

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

plane

From qatsa'; a scraper, i.e. A carving chisel -- plane.

see HEBREW qatsa'

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from 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, cut off, also Arabic break off (if for , RS^{JPhil. xvi. 74}), place where something is cut off or ends abruptly RS^below; Sabean קצע apparently cut off, or the like, SabDenkm⁹¹).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root קָצַע (qatsa'), meaning "to cut off" or "to cut down."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for מַקְצֻעָה in the Strong's Greek lexicon, as the specific tool and its usage are more closely tied to Hebrew cultural and historical contexts. However, Greek terms related to craftsmanship and tools, such as τέκτων (tekton, G5045) meaning "craftsman" or "builder," may conceptually align with the skilled use of tools like the מַקְצֻעָה.

Usage: The term מַקְצֻעָה appears in the context of woodworking, specifically referring to a tool used for carving or smoothing surfaces.

Context: מַקְצֻעָה (maqtsu'ah) is a noun that denotes a tool used in ancient woodworking practices. It is mentioned in the context of the construction and craftsmanship of the tabernacle and other sacred objects. The tool is used for scraping or chiseling, indicating its role in the detailed and skilled work required for creating smooth and precise surfaces. The use of מַקְצֻעָה highlights the importance of craftsmanship and attention to detail in the construction of sacred spaces and objects, reflecting the care and dedication required in worship and service to God.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is found in 1 Kings 7:9, which describes the construction of Solomon's temple: "All these structures, from the outside to the great courtyard and from foundation to eaves, were made of high-quality stones cut to size and trimmed with saws on their inner and outer surfaces." While the specific term מַקְצֻעָה is not directly translated in this verse, the context of skilled stone and woodwork implies the use of such tools.

Forms and Transliterations

בַּמַּקְצֻע֔וֹת במקצעות bam·maq·ṣu·‘ō·wṯ bammaktzuot bammaqṣu‘ōwṯ

Englishman'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

Strong's Hebrew 4741
1 Occurrence

bam·maq·ṣu·‘ō·wṯ — 1 Occ.