Strong's Lexicon mashqoph: Lintel Original Word: מַשְׁקוֹף Word Origin: From the root שָׁקַף (shaqaph), meaning "to look out" or "overlook." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "mashqoph" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific architectural term related to Hebrew culture and the Passover event. Usage: The term "mashqoph" refers to the upper part of a doorframe, known as the lintel. In biblical usage, it is specifically mentioned in the context of the Passover narrative, where the Israelites were instructed to apply the blood of the Passover lamb to the lintel and doorposts of their homes. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern architecture, the lintel was a critical structural component, providing support for the weight above a doorway. In the context of the Passover, the application of blood to the lintel symbolized divine protection and obedience to God's command. This act was a sign for the angel of death to "pass over" the homes of the Israelites during the final plague in Egypt. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as sheqeph Definition probably lintel (of a door) NASB Translation lintel (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַשְׁקוֺף noun [masculine] probably lintel of door; — ׳הַמּ Exodus 12:7(P), Exodus 12:22; Exodus 12:23(J). שׁקץ (√ of following; compare Assyrian šikƒu, apparently a (skin-?) disease; Late Hebrew Pi`el שַׁקֵּץ, Aramaic Pa`el שַׁקֵּץ detest are denominative; RSJphil.xiv. 71ff. conjecture original meaning let fall, throw away, compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lintel From shaqaph in its original sense of overhanging; a lintel -- lintel. see HEBREW shaqaph Forms and Transliterations הַמַּשְׁק֑וֹף הַמַּשְׁק֔וֹף הַמַּשְׁקוֹף֙ המשקוף ham·maš·qō·wp̄ hammashKof hammašqōwp̄Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 12:7 HEB: הַמְּזוּזֹ֖ת וְעַל־ הַמַּשְׁק֑וֹף עַ֚ל הַבָּ֣תִּ֔ים NAS: doorposts and on the lintel of the houses KJV: side posts and on the upper door post of the houses, INT: doorposts and on the lintel of the houses Exodus 12:22 Exodus 12:23 3 Occurrences |
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