Strong’s H4531

מַסָּה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

maccah

Pronunciation

mak-kaw'

Definition

Wound, blow, plague, slaughter

Meaning

a testing, of men, of God

Usage

The Hebrew word "maccah" primarily refers to a physical wound or blow, often inflicted as a result of violence or divine judgment. It can also denote a plague or calamity, reflecting a broader sense of affliction or suffering. In the context of the Old Testament, "maccah" is used to describe both literal wounds and metaphorical afflictions, such as those brought upon a nation or people as a form of divine retribution.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 4:34;Deuteronomy 7:19;Deuteronomy 29:3;Job 9:23;Psalm 95:8