Strong’s H4167

מוּק

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

muwq

Pronunciation

mook

Definition

To decay, to waste away, to pine

Meaning

to jeer, blaspheme

Usage

The Hebrew verb "muq" primarily conveys the idea of decay or wasting away. It is often used in contexts that describe physical deterioration or a state of languishing. The term can be applied to both literal and metaphorical situations, such as the physical decay of a body or the spiritual and emotional wasting away of a person or community.

Bible references

Psalm 73:8