◄ 4200. mazu ►
Strong's Lexicon mazu: Refuge, stronghold, fortress Original Word: מֶזֶו Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: mezev Pronunciation: mah-ZOO Phonetic Spelling: (meh'-zev) Definition: Refuge, stronghold, fortress Meaning: a granary Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be thin or lean. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is "καταφυγή" (Strong's Greek 2685), meaning refuge or shelter. Usage: The Hebrew word "mazu" is used to denote a place of safety or protection, often referring to a physical or metaphorical stronghold. It conveys the idea of a secure refuge where one can find shelter from danger or distress. In the biblical context, it is frequently used to describe God as a fortress or refuge for His people, emphasizing His role as a protector and deliverer. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, cities often had fortified walls and strongholds to protect inhabitants from enemy attacks. These physical structures served as metaphors for divine protection in the Hebrew Scriptures. The concept of God as a refuge reflects the Israelites' reliance on Him for safety and deliverance, especially during times of war or persecution. This imagery would have been particularly resonant in a culture where physical security was a constant concern. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from an unused word Definition a granary NASB Translation garners (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מָ֫זוּ] noun masculine garner (on formation compare Ol§ 144 b, 197 b) — only Plural suffix מְזָוֵינוּ מְלֵאִים Psalm 144:13 our garners are full (word inflected as if מְ were radical; compare Oll.c. I. זוז (Late Hebrew זוז move, Assyrian zâzu, move, rise come forth compare COT gloss.; also be agitated, enraged, VR:64, i, l. 11). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance garner Probably from an unused root meaning to gather in; a granary -- garner. Forms and Transliterations מְזָוֵ֣ינוּ מזוינו mə·zā·wê·nū mezaVeinu məzāwênū Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Psalm 144:13 HEB: מְזָוֵ֣ינוּ מְלֵאִים֮ מְפִיקִ֥ים NAS: Let our garners be full, furnishing KJV: [That] our garners [may be] full, INT: our garners be full furnishing 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 4200 1 Occurrence mə·zā·wê·nū — 1 Occ.