4476. mimshaq

Lexicon

mimshaq: Possession, domain, or territory

Original Word: מִמְשָׁק
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: mimshaq
Pronunciation: mim-shak
Phonetic Spelling: (mim-shawk')
Definition: Possession, domain, or territory
Meaning: a possession

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

breeding

From the same as mesheq; a possession -- breeding.

see HEBREW mesheq

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as mesheq
Definition
perhaps possession
NASB Translation
place possessed (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[מִמְשָׁק] noun [masculine] possession (? so RV), perhaps better place of possession, place possessed by; only construct מִמְשַׁק חָרוּל Zephaniah 2:9 a place possessed by chickpeas (> AV breeding of nettles), ᵐ5 Δαηασκος. Word very dubious (We GASm); text probably corrupt; Schw^{ZAW x. 1890, 188} conjecture meaning place of growth; Gr (so Now) proposes קִמּוֺשׂ, or קִמְּשׂנִים.

מַשָּׁק see שׁקק. מַשְׁקֶה see שׁקה.

מִשְׁקוֺל, מִשְׁקָל, מִשְׁקֶ֫לֶת, מִשְׁקֹ֫לֶת see שׁקל.

מַשְׁקוֺף see שׁקף. [מִשְׁקָע] see שׁקע.

מִשְׁרָה see שׁרה.

מֵשָׁרִים see מֵישָׁרִים below ישׁר.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb מָשַׁק (mashaq), which means "to draw" or "to possess."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for מִמְשָׁק, the concept of possession can be related to Greek terms such as κληρονομία (kleronomia • G2817), which means "inheritance" or "possession," and περιουσία (periousia • G4047), meaning "possession" or "property." These terms capture the essence of ownership and inheritance found in the Hebrew concept of מִמְשָׁק.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term מִמְשָׁק, highlighting its significance in the Biblical context and its implications for understanding the themes of possession and inheritance in the Scriptures.

Usage: This term is used in the context of ownership or possession, often referring to land or property that is held by an individual or group.

Context: • The Hebrew word מִמְשָׁק appears in the context of describing possessions or properties, particularly in relation to land ownership. It is used to denote the concept of holding or possessing something as one's own. The term is rooted in the idea of drawing or acquiring something into one's possession, emphasizing the act of ownership and control over the property.
• In the Biblical narrative, possession of land is a significant theme, often tied to the covenantal promises made by God to the patriarchs and the nation of Israel. The concept of מִמְשָׁק underscores the importance of land as a divine gift and a tangible sign of God's faithfulness and provision.
• The term is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but its implications are profound, reflecting the socio-economic and theological dimensions of land ownership in ancient Israelite society. The possession of land was not only a matter of economic stability but also a reflection of one's identity and relationship with God.

Forms and Transliterations

מִמְשַׁ֥ק ממשק mim·šaq mimšaq miShak

Englishman's Concordance

Zephaniah 2:9
HEB: עַמּוֹן֙ כַּֽעֲמֹרָ֔ה מִמְשַׁ֥ק חָר֛וּל וּמִכְרֵה־
NAS: like Gomorrah-- A place possessed by nettles
KJV: as Gomorrah, [even] the breeding of nettles,
INT: of Ammon Gomorrah the breeding nettles cistern

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4476
1 Occurrence

mim·šaq — 1 Occ.