Berean Strong's Lexicon machaq: To erase, wipe out, blot out Original Word: מַחַק Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is ἐξαλείφω (exaleiphō), which also means to wipe out or obliterate. This term appears in the New Testament, such as in Colossians 2:14, where it describes the cancellation of the written code against us. Usage: The Hebrew verb "machaq" primarily means to erase or wipe out. It is often used in the context of removing or obliterating something, whether it be physical marks, names, or even memories. The term conveys a sense of thoroughness in the act of removal, leaving no trace behind. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, writing was typically done on materials like papyrus or parchment, and erasing involved physically scraping or wiping away the ink. The concept of erasure was significant in legal and religious contexts, where records and names held great importance. The act of blotting out could symbolize forgiveness, judgment, or the removal of one's legacy or memory. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to utterly destroy, annihilate NASB Translation smashed (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מָחַק] verb utterly destroy, annihilate (compare GFM) (Late Hebrew id. wipe or rub of, erase; , Aramaic מְחַק id.; Arabic  utterly destroy, annihilate); — only 3 feminine singular: מָֽחֲקָה ראֹשׁוֺ Judges 5:26 ("" הָלַם, מָחַץ, חָלַף). [מֶחְקָר] see חקר. מחר (√ of following; be in front of meet, compare Assyrian ma—âru, DlHWB 400 come to meet, receive [compare קִכֵּל], and IdProl 93; Sabean מחֿר receive, etc., noun id., token of favour, "" gift, נחלת; DHMZMG xxxvii. 1883, 408). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance smite off A primitive root; to crush -- smite off. Forms and Transliterations מָחֲקָ֣ה מחקה mā·ḥă·qāh machaKah māḥăqāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 5:26 HEB: וְהָלְמָ֤ה סִֽיסְרָא֙ מָחֲקָ֣ה רֹאשׁ֔וֹ וּמָחֲצָ֥ה NAS: Sisera, she smashed his head; KJV: Sisera, she smote off his head, INT: struck Sisera smashed his head shattered 1 Occurrence |
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