Strong's Lexicon miqsheh: Hammered work, beaten work Original Word: מִקְשָׁה Word Origin: Derived from the root קָשָׁה (qashah), meaning "to be hard" or "to be difficult." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "miqsheh" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific term related to Hebrew craftsmanship and the Tabernacle. Usage: The term "miqsheh" refers to objects made from metal that have been hammered or beaten into shape. It is often used in the context of describing items made for the Tabernacle, such as the golden lampstand (menorah) and other sacred furnishings. The process of hammering indicates a single piece of metal worked into a desired form, emphasizing craftsmanship and unity. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, craftsmanship was highly valued, especially in the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings. The use of "miqsheh" highlights the skill and artistry involved in creating sacred objects. The Tabernacle, as the dwelling place of God among His people, required the finest materials and workmanship, symbolizing the holiness and perfection of God. The hammered work also reflects the unity and integrity of the objects, as they were made from a single piece of metal. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition (an artistic) hairdo NASB Translation well-set hair (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִקְשֶׁה noun [masculine] an artistic hair arrangement; ? turner's work, Isaiah 3:24, so most. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance well set hair From qashah in the sense of knotting up round and hard; something turned (rounded), i.e. A curl (of tresses) -- X well (set) hair. see HEBREW qashah Forms and Transliterations מִקְשֶׁה֙ מקשה mikSheh miq·šeh miqšehLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 3:24 HEB: וְתַ֨חַת מַעֲשֶׂ֤ה מִקְשֶׁה֙ קָרְחָ֔ה וְתַ֥חַת NAS: Instead of well-set hair, a plucked-out scalp; KJV: and instead of well set hair baldness; INT: Instead set of well-set A plucked-out Instead 1 Occurrence |