Strong’s H3978
מַאֲכָל
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
ma'akal
Pronunciation
mah-ak-AWL
Definition
Food, nourishment, meal
Meaning
an eatable
Usage
The Hebrew word "maakal" primarily refers to food or anything that is consumed as nourishment. It is used in the context of sustenance, meals, and dietary provisions. The term can denote both literal food and, in some contexts, spiritual nourishment.
Bible references
Genesis 2:9;Genesis 3:6;Genesis 6:21;Genesis 40:17;Leviticus 19:23;Deuteronomy 20:20;Deuteronomy 28:26;Judges 14:14;1 Kings 10:5;2 Chronicles 9:4;2 Chronicles 11:11;Ezra 3:7;Nehemiah 9:25;Job 33:20;Psalm 44:11;Psalm 74:14;Psalm 79:2;Proverbs 6:8;Isaiah 62:8;Jeremiah 7:33;Jeremiah 16:4;Jeremiah 19:7;Jeremiah 34:20;Ezekiel 4:10;Ezekiel 47:12