Strong’s H4229

מָחָה

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

machah

Pronunciation

mah-khah'

Definition

To wipe, blot out, obliterate

Meaning

to stroke, rub, to erase, to smooth, grease, make fat, to touch, reach to

Usage

The Hebrew verb "machah" primarily means to wipe or blot out. It conveys the idea of removing or erasing something completely, often used in the context of erasing records, memories, or even people from existence. In the biblical context, it is frequently associated with divine judgment or mercy, where God either blots out sins or removes individuals or nations from the earth.

Bible references

Genesis 6:7;Genesis 7:4;Genesis 7:23;Genesis 7:23;Exodus 17:14;Exodus 17:14;Exodus 32:32;Exodus 32:33;Numbers 5:23;Numbers 34:11;Deuteronomy 9:14;Deuteronomy 25:6;Deuteronomy 25:19;Deuteronomy 29:20;Judges 21:17;2 Kings 14:27;2 Kings 21:13;2 Kings 21:13;2 Kings 21:13;Nehemiah 4:5;Nehemiah 13:14;Psalm 9:5;Psalm 51:1;Psalm 51:9;Psalm 69:28