Strong’s H4524

מֵסַב

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

mecab

Pronunciation

meh-SAHB, meh-SIB-beem, meh-SIB-both

Definition

Surroundings, round about, encircling

Meaning

a divan, around

Usage

The term "mesab" and its variants are used in the Hebrew Bible to describe something that surrounds or encircles. It can refer to physical surroundings, such as a group of people or objects encircling something, or metaphorically to describe circumstances or situations that encompass an individual or group.

Bible references

1 Kings 6:29;2 Kings 23:5;Job 37:12;Psalm 140:9;Songs 1:12