Strong's Lexicon marbeq: Stall, fattening place Original Word: מַרְבֵּק Word Origin: From the root verb רָבַק (ravak), meaning "to fatten" or "to stall-feed." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, but related concepts of fattening or preparing animals for sacrifice can be found in Greek terms related to offerings and sacrifices. Usage: The Hebrew word "marbeq" refers to a stall or a place where animals, particularly cattle, are fattened. It is used in the context of preparing animals for sacrifice or consumption, indicating a place where they are well-fed and cared for to ensure they are in prime condition. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, livestock was a significant part of the agrarian economy and religious practices. Animals were often fattened in stalls to prepare them for sacrifices, feasts, or as a sign of wealth and prosperity. The practice of fattening animals in a "marbeq" reflects the importance of offering the best to God and the community, as well as the value placed on hospitality and celebration. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a stall NASB Translation fattened (2), stall (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַרְבֵק noun [masculine] stall (literally tying-place); — ׳עֲגָלִים מִתּוֺךְ מ Amos 6:4 calves out of the stall (where they were fattened); ׳עֵגֶלמֿ 1 Samuel 28:24 i.e. a stall-fed, fatted, calf; so ׳כְּעֶנְלֵי מ Malachi 3:20 (simile of prosperity), Jeremiah 46:21 (simile of well-fed and arrogant mercenaries). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fatted, stall From an unused root meaning to tie up; a stall (for cattle) -- X fat(-ted), stall. Forms and Transliterations מַרְבֵּ֔ק מַרְבֵּֽק׃ מַרְבֵּק֙ מרבק מרבק׃ mar·bêq marBek marbêqLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 28:24 HEB: וְלָאִשָּׁ֤ה עֵֽגֶל־ מַרְבֵּק֙ בַּבַּ֔יִת וַתְּמַהֵ֖ר NAS: The woman had a fattened calf KJV: And the woman had a fat calf INT: the woman calf fattened the house quickly Jeremiah 46:21 Amos 6:4 Malachi 4:2 4 Occurrences |
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