4895. mastemah

Lexicon

mastemah: Hostility, enmity, animosity

Original Word: מַשְׂטֵמָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: mastemah
Pronunciation: mas-teh-mah
Phonetic Spelling: (mas-tay-maw')
Definition: Hostility, enmity, animosity
Meaning: enmity

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

hatred

From the same as shotet; enmity -- hatred.

see HEBREW shotet

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from satam
Definition
animosity
NASB Translation
hostility (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מַשְׂטֵמָה noun feminine animosity; — Hosea 9:7 + Hosea 9:8 (strike out We, compare Now).

שׂטן (√ of following).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׂטַם (sāṭam), which means "to bear a grudge" or "to be hostile."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Strong's Greek entry for enmity is G2189 (ἔχθρα, echthra), which also denotes hostility or enmity. Another related Greek term is G3130 (μαστίγωσις, mastigōsis), which refers to punishment or scourging, though it is not a direct equivalent in meaning, it shares a thematic connection in terms of conflict and its consequences.

Usage: The term מַשְׂטֵמָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a state of enmity or hostility between individuals or groups. It conveys a sense of deep-seated animosity or grudge.

Context: The Hebrew word מַשְׂטֵמָה (masṭēmâ) appears in the Old Testament to describe a condition of enmity or hostility. This term is rooted in the verb שָׂטַם (sāṭam), which means "to bear a grudge" or "to be hostile." The concept of מַשְׂטֵמָה is often associated with interpersonal conflicts and the enduring nature of animosity that can exist between individuals or groups.

In the context of the Hebrew Scriptures, מַשְׂטֵמָה is used to describe the enmity that can arise from personal grievances or longstanding disputes. It is a term that captures the depth of negative emotions and the potential for ongoing conflict. The word is used in various passages to illustrate the destructive nature of such enmity and the challenges it poses to reconciliation and peace.

For example, in Ezekiel 25:15, the Philistines are described as acting "with malice in their hearts" (BSB), indicating a deep-seated hostility that drives their actions. This usage underscores the intensity of the enmity and its impact on relationships and interactions.

The concept of מַשְׂטֵמָה is significant in understanding the dynamics of human relationships in the biblical narrative. It highlights the importance of addressing and resolving conflicts to prevent the escalation of hostility and the breakdown of community and familial bonds.

Forms and Transliterations

מַשְׂטֵמָ֖ה מַשְׂטֵמָֽה׃ משטמה משטמה׃ maś·ṭê·māh masteMah maśṭêmāh

Englishman's Concordance

Hosea 9:7
HEB: עֲוֹנְךָ֔ וְרַבָּ֖ה מַשְׂטֵמָֽה׃
NAS: of your iniquity, And [because] your hostility is [so] great.
KJV: and the great hatred.
INT: of your iniquity is great and your hostility

Hosea 9:8
HEB: כָּל־ דְּרָכָ֔יו מַשְׂטֵמָ֖ה בְּבֵ֥ית אֱלֹהָֽיו׃
NAS: his ways, [And] there is [only] hostility in the house
KJV: in all his ways, [and] hatred in the house
INT: all his ways is hostility the house of his God

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 4895
2 Occurrences

maś·ṭê·māh — 2 Occ.