Strong’s H4549

מָסַס

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

macac

Pronunciation

mah-sas'

Definition

To melt, dissolve, waste away, faint

Meaning

to liquefy, to waste, to faint

Usage

The Hebrew verb "masas" primarily conveys the idea of melting or dissolving, often used metaphorically to describe the weakening or fainting of courage, strength, or resolve. It can refer to physical melting, as in the melting of wax, or to emotional and spiritual states, such as fear or discouragement causing one's heart to "melt."

Bible references

Exodus 16:21;Deuteronomy 1:28;Deuteronomy 20:8;Joshua 2:11;Joshua 5:1;Joshua 7:5;Judges 15:14;1 Samuel 15:9;2 Samuel 17:10;2 Samuel 17:10;Psalm 22:14;Psalm 68:2;Psalm 97:5;Psalm 112:10;Isaiah 10:18;Isaiah 13:7;Isaiah 19:1;Isaiah 34:3;Ezekiel 21:7;Micah 1:4;Nahum 2:10