◄ 4647. mappuach ►
Strong's Lexicon mappuach: Bellows Original Word: מַפֻּחַ Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: mappuach Pronunciation: map-poo'-akh Phonetic Spelling: (map-poo'-akh) Definition: the bellows, of a, forge Meaning: The term "mappuach" refers to "bellows," specifically those used in a forge. It is an instrument used to blow air into a fire to increase its intensity, typically in the context of metalworking. Word Origin: Derived from the root פוּחַ (puach), which means "to blow" or "to breathe." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for מַפֻּחַ in the Strong's Greek lexicon, as the concept of bellows specific to a forge is not directly paralleled in the Greek New Testament. However, related concepts of purification and testing can be found in Greek terms such as δοκιμάζω (dokimazo • Strong's Greek 1381), which means "to test" or "to prove," often used in the context of refining or proving character. Usage: The word מַפֻּחַ appears in the context of describing the tools used in a forge, emphasizing the process of refining or working with metals. It is used metaphorically to describe the process of purification or testing. Context: The Hebrew term מַפֻּחַ (mappuach) is found in the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Jeremiah. In Jeremiah 6:29, the prophet uses the imagery of a forge to describe the process of refining the people of Israel. The verse reads: "The bellows blow fiercely, to consume the lead with fire. The refining is in vain, for the wicked are not purged." (BSB). Here, the bellows are depicted as an essential tool in the refining process, symbolizing the intense effort to purify and test the people. Despite the vigorous blowing of the bellows, the desired purification is not achieved, highlighting the stubbornness and impurity of the people. This metaphor underscores the futility of external efforts to bring about internal change without genuine repentance and transformation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from naphach Definition a bellows NASB Translation bellows (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַמֻּחַ noun masculine bellows; — ׳נָחַר מ Jeremiah 6:29 (figurative of vain prophetic labour). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bellows From naphach; the bellows (i.e. Blower) of a forge -- bellows. see HEBREW naphach Forms and Transliterations מַפֻּ֔חַ מפח map·pu·aḥ mapPuach mappuaḥ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Jeremiah 6:29 HEB: נָחַ֣ר מַפֻּ֔חַ [מֵאִשְׁתַּם כ] NAS: The bellows blow fiercely, The lead KJV: The bellows are burned, the lead INT: blow the bellows fire the lead 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 4647 1 Occurrence map·pu·aḥ — 1 Occ.