Strong’s H4355
מָכַךְ
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
makak
Pronunciation
mah-KAHK
Definition
To melt, dissolve, waste away
Meaning
to tumble, to perish
Usage
The Hebrew verb "makak" primarily conveys the idea of melting or dissolving, often used metaphorically to describe the wasting away or disintegration of something. It can refer to physical substances melting or to more abstract concepts such as courage or strength dissolving in the face of fear or adversity.
Bible references
Job 24:24;Psalm 106:43;Ecclesiastes 10:18