4221. moach
Strong's Lexicon
moach: Marrow, the innermost part

Original Word: מֹחַ
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: moach
Pronunciation: mo'-akh
Phonetic Spelling: (mo'-akh)
Definition: Marrow, the innermost part
Meaning: fat, marrow

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be soft

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent that captures a similar concept of inner strength or essence might be found in terms like μυελός (myelos), which also means marrow, though direct one-to-one correspondence in usage may vary.

Usage: The Hebrew word "moach" refers to the marrow, the soft, fatty substance found within bones. In a broader sense, it can symbolize the innermost part or essence of something. In biblical literature, it is often used metaphorically to describe the innermost being or the core of a person, emphasizing vitality and strength.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of marrow was associated with health and vitality. The marrow was considered essential for the nourishment and strength of the body. This understanding is reflected in the biblical text, where physical health is often seen as a reflection of spiritual well-being. The imagery of marrow is used to convey the idea of being filled with life and strength, both physically and spiritually.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from the same as meach
Definition
marrow
NASB Translation
marrow (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
מֹחַ noun masculine marrow (Late Hebrew מוֺחַ, Arabic , Aramaic מוֺחָא, all marrow, brain); — only construct מֹחַ עַצְמוֺתָיו יְשֻׁקֶּה Job 21:24 figurative of prosperity.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
marrow

From the same as meach; fat, i.e. Marrow -- marrow.

see HEBREW meach

Forms and Transliterations
וּמֹ֖חַ ומח ū·mō·aḥ uMoach ūmōaḥ
Links
Interlinear GreekInterlinear HebrewStrong's NumbersEnglishman's Greek ConcordanceEnglishman's Hebrew ConcordanceParallel Texts
Englishman's Concordance
Job 21:24
HEB: מָלְא֣וּ חָלָ֑ב וּמֹ֖חַ עַצְמוֹתָ֣יו יְשֻׁקֶּֽה׃
NAS: out with fat, And the marrow of his bones
KJV: are moistened with marrow.
INT: are filled of milk and the marrow of his bones is moist

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4221
1 Occurrence


ū·mō·aḥ — 1 Occ.
















4220
Top of Page
Top of Page