Strong's Lexicon miqshah: 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 "miqshah" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew term related to the craftsmanship of the Tabernacle and Temple artifacts. Usage: The term "miqshah" refers to an object made from a single piece of metal, typically gold, that is hammered or beaten into shape. It is used in the context of craftsmanship, particularly in the construction of sacred objects for the Tabernacle and Temple. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, craftsmanship was a highly valued skill, especially in the context of religious artifacts. The use of "miqshah" indicates a high level of artistry and dedication, as these objects were crafted from a single piece of metal, requiring precision and expertise. This method was employed to create items that were both functional and symbolic, reflecting the unity and holiness of the objects used in worship. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as miqsheh Definition perhaps hammered work NASB Translation hammered work (9). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. מִקְשָׁה noun feminine perhaps hammered work, only of metals (originally turner's work?); — absolute ׳מ, of cherubim in tabernacle Exodus 25:18; Exodus 37:7, lampstand Exodus 25:31,36; Exodus 37:17,22; Numbers 8:4 (twice in verse), clarions Numbers 10:2. — I.׳מֹ see קשׁא. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance beaten out of one piece, work, upright, whole piece Feminine of miqsheh; rounded work, i.e. Moulded by hammering (repousse) -- beaten (out of one piece, work), upright, whole piece. see HEBREW miqsheh Forms and Transliterations מִקְשָׁ֖ה מִקְשָׁ֞ה מִקְשָׁ֣ה מִקְשָׁ֥ה מִקְשָׁה֙ מקשה mikShah miq·šāh miqšāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 25:18 HEB: כְּרֻבִ֖ים זָהָ֑ב מִקְשָׁה֙ תַּעֲשֶׂ֣ה אֹתָ֔ם NAS: make them of hammered work at the two KJV: [of] gold, [of] beaten work shalt thou make INT: cherubim of gold of hammered make the two Exodus 25:31 Exodus 25:36 Exodus 37:7 Exodus 37:17 Exodus 37:22 Numbers 8:4 Numbers 8:4 Numbers 10:2 Jeremiah 10:5 10 Occurrences |