Strong’s H4222

מָחָא

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

macha'

Pronunciation

mah-khah'

Definition

To wipe, blot out, obliterate

Meaning

to rub, strike the hands together

Usage

The Hebrew verb "macha" primarily means to wipe or blot out. It conveys the idea of removing or erasing something completely, often used in the context of erasing names, sins, or memories. The term can imply a physical wiping away or a metaphorical obliteration, such as the removal of sin or judgment.

Bible references

Psalm 98:8;Isaiah 55:12;Ezekiel 25:6