Strong’s H4523
מָס
Part of speech
Adjective
Transliteration
mac
Pronunciation
mahs
Definition
Forced labor, tribute, levy
Meaning
fainting, disconsolate
Usage
The Hebrew word "mas" primarily refers to a system of forced labor or a levy imposed on a population. It is often used in the context of labor conscripted by a ruling authority, such as a king or a foreign power, for public works or military service. In the biblical narrative, it frequently denotes the burden placed upon the Israelites by foreign rulers or by their own kings.
Bible references
Job 6:14