4742. mequtsah

Lexicon

mequtsah: End, extremity, border

Original Word: מְקֻצְעָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: mquts`ah
Pronunciation: meh-KOO-tsah
Phonetic Spelling: (mek-oots-aw')
Definition: End, extremity, border
Meaning: an angle

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

corner

From qatsa' in the denominative sense of bending; an angle -- corner.

see HEBREW qatsa'

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from qatsa, q.v.

Brown-Driver-Briggs

קָצַע verb denominative Hoph`al Participle מְהֻקְצָעוֺת (Ew^{§ 192 d} Ol^{§ 78 c} Ges^{§ 53q. s}.) Ezekiel 46:22 cornered ? set in corners ? strike out with M (compare Ol) ᵐ5 ᵑ6 ᵑ9 Hi Kö^{i. 1, 294} Co Berthol Toy Krae.- Exodus 26:23; Exodus 36:28 see מִקְצֹעַ.

Topical Lexicon

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for מְקֻצְעָה, the concept of angles or corners in architectural contexts can be related to Greek terms such as γωνία (gōnia), which means "corner" or "angle." This term is used in the New Testament to describe the cornerstone, a critical element in construction, symbolizing Christ as the foundation of the Church (e.g., Ephesians 2:20).

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term מְקֻצְעָה, its origins, and its significance in biblical texts, particularly in relation to the construction and design of sacred spaces.

Usage: The term מְקֻצְעָה is used in the context of describing architectural features, specifically referring to the angles or corners of a building or structure.

Context: • The Hebrew word מְקֻצְעָה appears in the context of describing the architectural details of Solomon's Temple. It is used to denote the angular or corner parts of the structure, emphasizing the precision and craftsmanship involved in its construction. The term highlights the importance of symmetry and design in ancient Hebrew architecture, reflecting the cultural and religious significance of the Temple as a place of worship and divine presence.
• In 1 Kings 6:31, the term is used to describe the doorposts of the inner sanctuary, which were made of olive wood and had five-sided frames. This specific use underscores the meticulous attention to detail in the construction of sacred spaces, where every element, including the angles, was crafted with purpose and reverence.

Forms and Transliterations

לִמְקֻצְעֹ֖ת למקצעת lim·quṣ·‘ōṯ limkutzOt limquṣ‘ōṯ

Englishman's Concordance

Exodus 26:23
HEB: קְרָשִׁים֙ תַּעֲשֶׂ֔ה לִמְקֻצְעֹ֖ת הַמִּשְׁכָּ֑ן בַּיַּרְכָתָֽיִם׃
KJV: shalt thou make for the corners of the tabernacle
INT: boards shall make the corners of the tabernacle the rear

Exodus 36:28
HEB: קְרָשִׁים֙ עָשָׂ֔ה לִמְקֻצְעֹ֖ת הַמִּשְׁכָּ֑ן בַּיַּרְכָתָֽיִם׃
KJV: made he for the corners of the tabernacle
INT: boards made the corners of the tabernacle the rear

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 4742
2 Occurrences

lim·quṣ·‘ōṯ — 2 Occ.