Strong's Lexicon matspon: Hidden treasure, storehouse Original Word: מִצְפֻן Word Origin: Derived from the root צָפַן (tsaphan), meaning "to hide" or "to treasure up." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of hidden treasures is θησαυρός (thēsauros), Strong's Greek 2344, which also means "treasure" or "storehouse." Usage: The term "matspon" refers to something that is hidden or stored away, often implying a sense of value or treasure. It is used in the context of something that is kept secret or reserved, often for a specific purpose or time. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of hidden treasures or storehouses was significant, as wealth was often stored in secret places to protect it from theft or loss. This idea also carried spiritual connotations, as wisdom and knowledge were often seen as treasures to be sought and valued. The notion of hidden treasures can also be linked to the eschatological hope of uncovering divine mysteries. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tsaphan Definition hidden treasure, treasure NASB Translation hidden treasures (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַצְמּוֺן] noun [masculine] hidden treasure, treasure; — suffix מַצְמּוּנָיו Obadiah 6 his treasures. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hidden thing From tsaphan; a secret (place or thing, perhaps, treasure) -- hidden thing. see HEBREW tsaphan Forms and Transliterations מַצְפֻּנָֽיו׃ מצפניו׃ maṣ·pu·nāw maṣpunāw matzpuNavLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Obadiah 1:6 HEB: עֵשָׂ֔ו נִבְע֖וּ מַצְפֻּנָֽיו׃ NAS: will be ransacked, [And] his hidden treasures searched KJV: searched out! [how] are his hidden things sought up! INT: Esau searched his hidden 1 Occurrence |
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