◄ 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 Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel 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.