Strong's Lexicon mesukah: Hedge, enclosure Original Word: מְשׂוּכָה Word Origin: Derived from the root שׂוּךְ (sukh), meaning "to hedge" or "to enclose." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent concept can be found in Strong's Greek Dictionary under the entry G5418 (phragmos), which also means "fence" or "hedge." Usage: The term "mesukah" refers to a hedge or an enclosure, often used in the context of protection or separation. In the agrarian society of ancient Israel, a hedge would serve as a boundary marker or a protective barrier for vineyards and fields, keeping out animals and intruders. The concept of a hedge also carries a metaphorical meaning, symbolizing divine protection or a spiritual boundary set by God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, agriculture was a central part of daily life, and maintaining the integrity of one's fields and vineyards was crucial. Hedges were practical solutions for protecting crops from wild animals and thieves. Beyond their physical function, hedges also held symbolic significance in the Hebrew Scriptures, representing God's protection over His people. The imagery of a hedge is used to convey the idea of divine safeguarding and the boundaries established by God's commandments. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom suk Definition a hedge NASB Translation hedge (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מְשֻׂכָֿה] noun feminine hedge (= מְסוּכָה); — construct מְשֻׂכַֿת חָ֑דֶק Proverbs 15:19 (in simile). — מְשׂוּכֶּתוֺ see III. שׂכך. II. שׂוך (? "" II. שׂכך: compare Late Hebrew סוֺכָה; Aramaic סוֺכָא, (masculine singular), סוֺכְתָא, , — all branch). [מְשֻׂכָּה] noun feminine hedge; — suffix מְשׂוּכָּתו Isaiah 5:5 (if כּ right); perhaps read מְשֻׂכָה see below I. שׂוך. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hedge Or msukah {mes-oo-kaw'}; from suwk; a hedge -- hedge. see HEBREW suwk Forms and Transliterations כִּמְשֻׂ֣כַת כמשכת מְשׂוּכָּתוֹ֙ משוכתו kim·śu·ḵaṯ kimSuchat kimśuḵaṯ mə·śū·kā·ṯōw mesukaTo məśūkāṯōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 15:19 HEB: דֶּ֣רֶךְ עָ֭צֵל כִּמְשֻׂ֣כַת חָ֑דֶק וְאֹ֖רַח NAS: of the lazy is as a hedge of thorns, KJV: of the slothful [man is] as an hedge of thorns: INT: the way of the lazy A hedge of thorns the path Isaiah 5:5 2 Occurrences |