Strong’s H4399

מְלָאכָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

mla'kah

Pronunciation

meh-lah-KAH

Definition

Work, occupation, craftsmanship, service

Meaning

deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property

Usage

The Hebrew word "melakah" primarily refers to work or labor, encompassing a wide range of activities from daily tasks to skilled craftsmanship. It is often used to describe the work of creation, human labor, and the service of the priests in the temple. The term implies purposeful and productive activity, often with a sense of duty or calling.

Bible references

Genesis 2:2;Genesis 2:2;Genesis 2:3;Genesis 33:14;Genesis 39:11;Exodus 12:16;Exodus 20:9;Exodus 20:10;Exodus 22:8;Exodus 22:11;Exodus 31:3;Exodus 31:5;Exodus 31:14;Exodus 31:15;Exodus 31:15;Exodus 35:2;Exodus 35:2;Exodus 35:21;Exodus 35:24;Exodus 35:29;Exodus 35:31;Exodus 35:33;Exodus 35:35;Exodus 35:35;Exodus 36:1