Lexicon Meshek: Meshech Original Word: מֶשֶׁךְ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Mesech, Meshech The same in form as meshek, but probably of foreign derivation; Meshek, a son of Japheth, and the people descended from him -- Mesech, Meshech. see HEBREW meshek NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom mashak Definition a son of Japheth, also his desc. and their land NASB Translation Meshech (10). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. מֶ֫שֶׁךְ proper name, of a people the Moschi (Greek Μοσχοι, see below; Assyrian Mušku, Muški, DlPar 250 E. SchrCOT Genesis 10:2; KGF 155 ff.; compare Sabean משך Hal243); — 'son' of Japheth Genesis 10:2 (P), between תֻּבָל and תִּירָס, = 1 Chronicles 1:5; also, מֶ֑שֶׁךְ, probably error, 1 Chronicles 1:17 (see מַשׁ); מֶ֑שֶׁךְ Psalm 120:5 ("" קֵדָר; here without תֻּבָל); ׳תּוּבַל וּמ Ezekiel 27:13; compare Ezekiel 32:26; Ezekiel 38:2 (both + תֻּבָל); so also ᵐ5 Isaiah 66:19 (Lo StaJavan 8 Du CheHpt; see above מָשַׁךְ 2); וְתֻבָ֑ל ׳גּוֺג נְשִׂיא ראֹשׁ מ Ezekiel 38:3; Ezekiel 39:1. ᵐ5 Μοσοχ (Μεσοχ), Samaritan מושׁ(י)ך. — On identification compare Boch.; in Assyrian times they dwelt in west (or northwest) Armenia (compare Schrl.c.); in Persian times apparently farther northeast (southeast of Euxine Sea), compare Μοσχοι καὶ Τιβαρηνοι Herodiii. 94; vii. 78; also DiGenesis 10:2 and CheEncycl. Blb. Art. Geogr. (Biblical). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb מָשַׁךְ (mashak), meaning "to draw" or "to drag."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the Hebrew proper noun "Meshek" in the Strong's Greek Concordance, as it is a specific name of a people group. However, the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, may render Meshek with transliterations or equivalent terms in its text. Usage: The term "Meshek" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a people group or region. It appears in genealogical and prophetic contexts, often in association with other nations. Context: Meshek is mentioned in the genealogies of the descendants of Noah, specifically as a son of Japheth (Genesis 10:2; 1 Chronicles 1:5). The people of Meshek are often associated with the region of Asia Minor, possibly linked to the historical Mushki or Phrygians. In the prophetic literature, Meshek is frequently mentioned alongside Tubal, another descendant of Japheth, indicating a close relationship or alliance between these groups (Ezekiel 27:13; 32:26; 38:2-3; 39:1). The Berean Standard Bible references Meshek in passages that describe trade and military alliances, highlighting their role in the ancient Near Eastern geopolitical landscape. For example, Ezekiel 27:13 notes, "Javan, Tubal, and Meshek were your merchants; they exchanged slaves and bronze articles for your merchandise." In Ezekiel 38:2-3, Meshek is part of the coalition led by Gog, a figure representing a future adversary of Israel: "Son of man, set your face against Gog of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshek and Tubal. Prophesy against him." Forms and Transliterations וָמֶ֔שֶׁךְ וָמֶֽשֶׁךְ׃ וּמֶ֖שֶׁךְ ומשך ומשך׃ מֶ֑שֶׁךְ מֶ֣שֶׁךְ מֶ֤שֶׁךְ מֶ֥שֶׁךְ משך me·šeḵ mešeḵ Meshech ū·me·šeḵ ūmešeḵ uMeshech vaMeshech wā·me·šeḵ wāmešeḵLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 10:2 HEB: וְיָוָ֣ן וְתֻבָ֑ל וּמֶ֖שֶׁךְ וְתִירָֽס׃ NAS: and Tubal and Meshech and Tiras. KJV: and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras. INT: and Javan and Tubal and Meshech and Tiras 1 Chronicles 1:5 1 Chronicles 1:17 Psalm 120:5 Ezekiel 27:13 Ezekiel 32:26 Ezekiel 38:2 Ezekiel 38:3 Ezekiel 39:1 9 Occurrences |
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