◄ 4329. mesak ►
Strong's Lexicon mesak: Covering, screen, veil Original Word: מֵיסָךְ Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: meycak Pronunciation: may-sak Phonetic Spelling: (may-sawk') Definition: a portico Meaning: A portico, a covered entrance or porch, often used architecturally in ancient structures. Word Origin: Derived from the root verb סָכַךְ (sakhakh), meaning "to cover" or "to screen." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence in the Greek Strong's entries for מֵיסָךְ, similar architectural terms in Greek might include στοά (stoa), which also refers to a portico or covered walkway. This term is used in the New Testament to describe similar structures, such as the colonnades in the Temple in Jerusalem. This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term מֵיסָךְ as it appears in the Hebrew Bible, highlighting its architectural significance and cultural context. Usage: The term מֵיסָךְ is used in the context of describing architectural features, specifically referring to a portico or covered area that serves as an entrance or a place of shelter. Context: • The Hebrew word מֵיסָךְ (meisakh) appears in the context of ancient architectural descriptions, particularly in the construction of significant buildings or structures. A portico, as indicated by this term, is a covered area that provides both aesthetic and functional value to a building. It serves as a transitional space between the exterior and interior, offering protection from the elements and a place for gathering or entry. • In biblical times, porticos were common in the design of temples, palaces, and other important edifices. They were often supported by columns and could be elaborately decorated, reflecting the wealth and status of the building's owner or the significance of the structure itself. • The use of מֵיסָךְ in the Hebrew Bible underscores the importance of architectural design in ancient Israelite culture, where such features were not only practical but also symbolic of divine protection and hospitality. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin see musak. Brown-Driver-Briggs [מוּסָךְ] noun masculine architectural term (si vera lectio) of some covered structure, otherwise unknown; — only construct מוּסַחהַֿשַּׁכָּת 2 Kings 16:18 Qr (Kt מיסך i.e. מֵיסַךְ); — ᵐ5 τὸν θεμέλιον τῆς καθέδρας, i.e. מוּסַד הַשֶּׁבֶת ? Strong's Exhaustive Concordance portico From cakak; a portico (as covered) -- covert. see HEBREW cakak Forms and Transliterations מוּסַ֨ךְ מוסך mū·saḵ muSach mūsaḵ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Kings 16:18 HEB: [מִיסַךְ כ] (מוּסַ֨ךְ ק) הַשַּׁבָּ֜ת KJV: And the covert for the sabbath INT: portico the sabbath which 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 4329 1 Occurrence mū·saḵ — 1 Occ.