4160. muts
Lexicon
muts: To shake, to be agitated, to be moved

Original Word: מוּץ
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: muwts
Pronunciation: moots
Phonetic Spelling: (moots)
Definition: To shake, to be agitated, to be moved
Meaning: to press, to oppress

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
extortioner

A primitive root; to press, i.e. (figuratively) to oppress -- extortioner.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
see mets.

Brown-Driver-Briggs
מֵץ noun masculine squeezer, i.e. extortioner, oppressor, only הַמֵּץ Isaiah 16:4.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between Hebrew and Greek terms, the concept of oppression in the Hebrew Bible can be related to several Greek terms in the Septuagint and the New Testament. Some of these include:

G2346 • θλίβω (thlibō): To press, to afflict, to oppress
G2669 • καταδυναστεύω (katadynasteuō): To oppress, to exploit
G4912 • συνέχω (synechō): To hold together, to constrain, to oppress

These Greek terms capture similar themes of pressure, affliction, and oppression, reflecting the continuity of these concepts across the biblical canon.

Usage: The verb מוּץ (muts) is used in the context of pressing or oppressing, often implying a form of pressure or distress exerted upon individuals or groups.

Context: The Hebrew root מוּץ (muts) is a verb that conveys the action of pressing or oppressing. It is a term that appears in contexts where individuals or groups are subjected to pressure or distress, often by external forces or authorities. The concept of oppression in the Hebrew Bible is frequently associated with social injustice, where the poor, the widow, and the orphan are often the subjects of such actions. The term can also imply a form of economic or social pressure that leads to suffering or hardship.

In the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), the usage of מוּץ (muts) can be seen in passages that highlight the plight of those who are oppressed and the call for justice and righteousness. The biblical narrative often contrasts the actions of the oppressors with the divine mandate for justice, mercy, and compassion.

The theological implications of מוּץ (muts) are significant, as they reflect the broader biblical themes of justice and the protection of the vulnerable. The prophets frequently denounce oppression and call for repentance and reform, emphasizing that true worship of God is inseparable from ethical conduct and social justice.

Forms and Transliterations
הַמֵּץ֙ המץ ham·mêṣ hammêṣ hamMetz
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Englishman's Concordance
Isaiah 16:4
HEB: כִּֽי־ אָפֵ֤ס הַמֵּץ֙ כָּ֣לָה שֹׁ֔ד
KJV: of the spoiler: for the extortioner is at an end,
INT: for has come the extortioner has ceased destruction

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Strong's Hebrew 4160
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ham·mêṣ — 1 Occ.















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