◄ 4538. mesek ►
Berean Strong's Lexicon mesek: Possession, acquisition Original Word: מֶשֶׂךְ Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: mesek Pronunciation: MEH-sek Phonetic Spelling: (meh'-sek) Definition: Possession, acquisition Meaning: a mixture, of wine with spices Word Origin: Derived from the root verb מָשַׁךְ (mashak), meaning "to draw" or "to pull." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "mesek," the concept of possession or inheritance can be related to Greek words such as κληρονομία (kleronomia - G2817), meaning "inheritance." Usage: The Hebrew word "mesek" is used to denote the concept of possession or acquisition. It is often associated with wealth or property that one has gathered or accumulated. In the context of the Bible, it can refer to material wealth or inheritance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, wealth and possessions were often seen as a sign of God's blessing and favor. The accumulation of property and wealth was not only a means of survival but also a way to establish one's status and legacy within the community. Inheritance was a critical aspect of family life, ensuring the continuation of the family line and the preservation of family wealth. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from masak Definition a mixture NASB Translation mixed (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מֶ֫סֶךְ noun [masculine] mixture, i.e. wine mixed with spices; ׳וְיַיִן חָמַר מָלֵא מ ׳כּוֺס בְּיַד י Psalm 75:9 (figurative of ׳י's judgment). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance mixture From macak; a mixture, i.e. Of wine with spices -- mixture. see HEBREW macak Forms and Transliterations מֶסֶךְ֮ מסך me·seḵ meseCh meseḵ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Psalm 75:8 HEB: חָמַ֨ר ׀ מָ֥לֵא מֶסֶךְ֮ וַיַּגֵּ֪ר מִ֫זֶּ֥ה NAS: It is well mixed, and He pours KJV: it is full of mixture; and he poureth out INT: foams is well mixed pours of this 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 4538 1 Occurrence me·seḵ — 1 Occ.