4865. mishbetsah

Lexicon

mishbetsah: Filigree, setting, network

Original Word: מְשְׁבְּצָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: mishbtsah
Pronunciation: mish-baw-tsaw'
Phonetic Spelling: (mish-bets-aw')
Definition: Filigree, setting, network
Meaning: a brocade, a, setting of a, gem

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

ouch, wrought

From shabats; a brocade; by analogy, a (reticulated) setting of a gem -- ouch, wrought.

see HEBREW shabats

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from shabats
Definition
checkered or plaited work
NASB Translation
filigree (8), interwoven (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מִשְׁבְּצ(וֺ)ת noun feminine^{Exodus 28:25}

plural chequered (or plaited) work, usually of settings for gems; — צָהָב ׳מ (i.e. plaited with gold-thread) for two gems on high priest's ephod (P): Exodus 28:11,13; Exodus 39:6,13,16; ׳מ absolute Exodus 28:14,25,39; Exodus 39:18; לְבוּשָׁהּ ׳ז ׳מִמּ Psalm 45:14 her clothing is of chequer work in wrought with gold; < Krochm Gr Che^{comm. {abbrev}}מְּנִינִים בְּמִשְׁבְּצוֺת ז לְבוּשָׁהּ (see מְּנִימָה above) pearls in plaited settings of gold (-thread).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁבַץ (shabats), meaning "to interweave" or "to set."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Greek entries for מְשְׁבְּצָה, as it is a specific term related to Hebrew priestly garments and their craftsmanship. However, the concept of settings or mountings for stones can be related to Greek terms used in the context of jewelry or adornment, though these would not carry the same specific cultural and religious connotations.

Usage: The term מְשְׁבְּצָה is used in the context of describing the intricate settings or mountings for precious stones, particularly in the priestly garments as described in the Old Testament.

Context: מְשְׁבְּצָה (meshbetsah) appears in the context of the high priest's garments, specifically referring to the settings or filigree work that held the precious stones in place. This term is used to describe the craftsmanship involved in creating the ornate and sacred attire worn by the high priest, as outlined in the book of Exodus. The settings were made of gold and were designed to securely hold the stones, which were inscribed with the names of the tribes of Israel. The use of מְשְׁבְּצָה highlights the importance of beauty and precision in the service of worship, reflecting the glory and holiness of God.

In Exodus 28:13, 25, and 39:16, the term is used to describe the settings for the stones on the breastplate and the ephod, which were part of the high priest's ceremonial attire. These settings were crafted with great skill and care, symbolizing the high priest's role as a mediator between God and the people of Israel.

The use of מְשְׁבְּצָה underscores the significance of the high priest's garments, not only as items of beauty but also as objects of deep spiritual meaning. The settings for the stones were not merely decorative; they were integral to the function and symbolism of the priestly garments, representing the tribes of Israel and their covenant relationship with God.

Forms and Transliterations

הַֽמִּשְׁבְּצ֑וֹת הַֽמִּשְׁבְּצֹ֑ת הַֽמִּשְׁבְּצֹֽת׃ המשבצות המשבצת המשבצת׃ מִֽמִּשְׁבְּצ֖וֹת מִשְׁבְּצ֥וֹת מִשְׁבְּצֹ֖ת מִשְׁבְּצֹ֣ת ממשבצות משבצות משבצת ham·miš·bə·ṣō·wṯ ham·miš·bə·ṣōṯ hammišbəṣōṯ hammišbəṣōwṯ HammishbeTzot mim·miš·bə·ṣō·wṯ mimishbeTzot mimmišbəṣōwṯ miš·bə·ṣō·wṯ miš·bə·ṣōṯ mišbəṣōṯ mišbəṣōwṯ mishbeTzot

Englishman's Concordance

Exodus 28:11
HEB: יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל מֻסַבֹּ֛ת מִשְׁבְּצ֥וֹת זָהָ֖ב תַּעֲשֶׂ֥ה
NAS: you shall set them in filigree [settings] of gold.
KJV: them to be set in ouches of gold.
INT: of Israel to be set filigree gold make

Exodus 28:13
HEB: וְעָשִׂ֥יתָ מִשְׁבְּצֹ֖ת זָהָֽב׃
NAS: You shall make filigree [settings] of gold,
KJV: And thou shalt make ouches [of] gold;
INT: shall make filigree gold

Exodus 28:14
HEB: הָעֲבֹתֹ֖ת עַל־ הַֽמִּשְׁבְּצֹֽת׃ ס
NAS: chains on the filigree [settings].
KJV: the wreathen chains to the ouches.
INT: the corded on the filigree

Exodus 28:25
HEB: עַל־ שְׁתֵּ֣י הַֽמִּשְׁבְּצ֑וֹת וְנָתַתָּ֛ה עַל־
NAS: on the two filigree [settings], and put
KJV: in the two ouches, and put
INT: on the two filigree and put on

Exodus 39:6
HEB: הַשֹּׁ֔הַם מֻֽסַבֹּ֖ת מִשְׁבְּצֹ֣ת זָהָ֑ב מְפֻתָּחֹת֙
NAS: in gold filigree [settings]; they were engraved
KJV: inclosed in ouches of gold,
INT: the onyx inclosed filigree gold were engraved

Exodus 39:13
HEB: וְיָשְׁפֵ֑ה מֽוּסַבֹּ֛ת מִשְׁבְּצ֥וֹת זָהָ֖ב בְּמִלֻּאֹתָֽם׃
NAS: in gold filigree [settings] when they were mounted.
KJV: [they were] inclosed in ouches of gold
INT: jasper inclosed filigree gold were mounted

Exodus 39:16
HEB: וַֽיַּעֲשׂ֗וּ שְׁתֵּי֙ מִשְׁבְּצֹ֣ת זָהָ֔ב וּשְׁתֵּ֖י
NAS: gold filigree [settings] and two
KJV: two ouches [of] gold,
INT: made two filigree gold and two

Exodus 39:18
HEB: עַל־ שְׁתֵּ֣י הַֽמִּשְׁבְּצֹ֑ת וַֽיִּתְּנֻ֛ם עַל־
NAS: on the two filigree [settings], and put
KJV: in the two ouches, and put
INT: on the two filigree and put on

Psalm 45:13
HEB: מֶ֣לֶךְ פְּנִ֑ימָה מִֽמִּשְׁבְּצ֖וֹת זָהָ֣ב לְבוּשָֽׁהּ׃
NAS: Her clothing is interwoven with gold.
KJV: her clothing [is] of wrought gold.
INT: the King's within is interwoven gold her clothing

9 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 4865
9 Occurrences

ham·miš·bə·ṣōṯ — 3 Occ.
mim·miš·bə·ṣō·wṯ — 1 Occ.
miš·bə·ṣō·wṯ — 5 Occ.