◄ 4208. mazzaloth ►
Strong's Lexicon mazzaloth: Constellations, Zodiac Original Word: מַזָּלָה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: mazzalah Pronunciation: mazz-ah-loth Phonetic Spelling: (maz-zaw-law') Definition: Constellations, Zodiac Meaning: a constellation, Zodiacal sign Word Origin: Derived from the root נָזַל (nazal), meaning "to flow" or "to drip," possibly indicating the flow or progression of celestial bodies. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for "mazzaloth," as the concept of the zodiac is more culturally specific to the Hebrew context. However, related Greek terms might include references to celestial bodies or astrology, such as ἄστρον (astron, G792) for "star." Usage: The term "mazzaloth" refers to the constellations or the zodiac signs. It is used in the context of celestial bodies and their perceived influence or representation in the heavens. In the Bible, it is often associated with idolatrous practices where celestial bodies were worshipped or revered. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the stars and constellations were often associated with deities and were believed to influence earthly events. The zodiac, a band of twelve constellations along the ecliptic, was used for astrological purposes. The Israelites were warned against adopting these practices, as they were contrary to the worship of Yahweh, the Creator of the heavens and the earth. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of foreign origin Definition constellations, perhaps signs of the zodiac NASB Translation constellations (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַזָּלוֺת noun [feminine] plural constellations, perhaps signs of the zodiac (probably loan-word from Assyrian manzaltu, mazaltu, station, abode (of gods) DlHWB 457; Prol. 142 JenKosmologie 348; compare Late Hebrew מַזָּלוֺת, id.; מַזָּל Aramaic מַזָּלָא, star of fortune or fatePhoenician זל נעם[מ] CIS95, 8 (Vog; bilingual inscription; Greek ἀγαθῇ τύχῃ); Syriac zodiac PS109; mansiones lunae, Lexicons, PS2332; Arabic (loan-word according to HoffmZAW iii. 1883, 110. Suidas μαζουρωθ = ζωδία); — only ׳לַמַּזּ 2 Kings 23:5 as object of worship (+ בֵּעַל, שֶׁמֶשׁ, יָרֵחַ, and כָּלצְֿבָא הַשָּׁמָ֑יִם) ᵐ5 τοῖς μαζουρωθ; probably= מַזַּרוֺת Job 38:32. מַזְלֵג, [מִזְלָגָה] see זלג. מְזִמָּה see זמם.. מִזְמוֺר see I. זמר. מְזַמֶּרֶת, מַזְמֵרָה see II. זמר. מִזְעָר see זער. I. מזר (? √ of following so Thes781 compare BaNB §164 c; otherwise GeiUrschrift 52: Late Hebrew מָזַר and Aramaic be bad (of eggs), Arabic be foul, corrupt). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance planet Apparently from nazal in the sense of raining; a constellation, i.e. Zodiacal sign (perhaps as affecting the weather) -- planet. Compare mazzarah. see HEBREW nazal see HEBREW mazzarah Forms and Transliterations וְלַמַּזָּל֔וֹת ולמזלות velammazzaLot wə·lam·maz·zā·lō·wṯ wəlammazzālōwṯ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Kings 23:5 HEB: לַשֶּׁ֤מֶשׁ וְלַיָּרֵ֙חַ֙ וְלַמַּזָּל֔וֹת וּלְכֹ֖ל צְבָ֥א NAS: and to the moon and to the constellations and to all KJV: and to the moon, and to the planets, and to all the host INT: to the sun the moon the constellations all the host 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 4208 1 Occurrence wə·lam·maz·zā·lō·wṯ — 1 Occ.