Strong's Lexicon machoz: District, Region, Province Original Word: מָחוֹז Word Origin: Derived from the root חָזָה (chazah), meaning "to see" or "to perceive." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for administrative regions or districts can be found in terms like "χώρα" (chōra - G5561) or "ἐπαρχία" (eparchia - G1885), which are used in the New Testament to describe regions or provinces. Usage: The Hebrew word "machoz" refers to a defined geographical area or administrative division, often translated as "district" or "province" in English. It is used to describe a specific region within a larger territory, typically under a certain level of governance or jurisdiction. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel and surrounding regions, territories were often divided into smaller administrative units for governance and organization. These divisions were essential for managing resources, collecting taxes, and maintaining order. The concept of a "machoz" would have been familiar to the Israelites, as it reflects the structured society in which they lived, with clear boundaries and leadership roles. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof foreign origin Definition a city NASB Translation haven (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מָחוֺז noun [masculine] city (Assyrian loan-word; from ma—âzu, city, AsrbAnnals iii.115 and often; see DlHWB 271; compare ᵑ7 מָחוֺזָא market-place, province,  small town) — only construct וַיַּנְחֵם אֶלמְֿחוֺז חֶפְצָם Psalm 107:30 and he guided them unto the city of their desire. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance haven From an unused root meaning to enclose; a harbor (as shut in by the shore) -- haven. Forms and Transliterations מְח֥וֹז מחוז mə·ḥō·wz meChoz məḥōwzLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 107:30 HEB: וַ֝יַּנְחֵ֗ם אֶל־ מְח֥וֹז חֶפְצָֽם׃ NAS: them to their desired haven. KJV: them unto their desired haven. INT: guided about haven to their desired 1 Occurrence |
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