Strong's Lexicon mazmerah: Pruning hook, pruning knife Original Word: מַזְמֵרָה Word Origin: Derived from the root זָמַר (zamar), meaning "to prune" or "to trim." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for a pruning tool is not directly listed in Strong's Concordance, but related concepts can be found in terms like "ἀμπελουργός" (ampelourgos - vine dresser) and "κλάδος" (klados - branch). Usage: The term "mazmerah" refers to a tool used for pruning or trimming plants, particularly vines. It is a specific type of knife or hook designed for cutting away dead or overgrown branches to promote healthy growth. In the biblical context, it symbolizes the act of removing what is unnecessary or harmful to ensure fruitful development. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, agriculture was a central part of daily life, and vineyards were common. Pruning was an essential agricultural practice to maintain the health and productivity of the vines. The "mazmerah" was a vital tool for farmers, representing not only physical labor but also the care and attention required to cultivate a fruitful harvest. This imagery is often used metaphorically in the Bible to describe God's care and discipline of His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom zamar Definition a pruning knife NASB Translation pruning hooks (3), pruning knives (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַזְמֵרָה] noun feminine pruning-knife, only plural וְכָרַת הַזַּלְזַלִּים בַּמַּזְמֵרוֺת Isaiah 18:5; לְמַזְמֵרוֺת Isaiah 2:4; Micah 4:3 (both "" לְאִתִּים); וּמַזְמֵרֹתֵיכֶם Joel 4:1("" אִתֵּיכֶם). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pruning-hook From zamar; a pruning-knife -- pruning-hook. see HEBREW zamar Forms and Transliterations בַּמַּזְמֵר֔וֹת במזמרות וּמַזְמְרֹֽתֵיכֶ֖ם ומזמרתיכם לְמַזְמֵר֔וֹת למזמרות bam·maz·mê·rō·wṯ bammazmeRot bammazmêrōwṯ lə·maz·mê·rō·wṯ lemazmeRot ləmazmêrōwṯ ū·maz·mə·rō·ṯê·ḵem umazmeroteiChem ūmazmərōṯêḵemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 2:4 HEB: לְאִתִּ֗ים וַחֲנִיתֽוֹתֵיהֶם֙ לְמַזְמֵר֔וֹת לֹא־ יִשָּׂ֨א NAS: and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation KJV: and their spears into pruninghooks: nation INT: plowshares and their spears pruning and never lift Isaiah 18:5 Joel 3:10 Micah 4:3 4 Occurrences |
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