Strong’s H4592

מְעַט

Part of speech

substantive

Transliteration

m`at

Pronunciation

mah-ah-KAHL

Definition

Meat, food, provision

Meaning

a little, few

Usage

The Hebrew word מַאֲכָל (ma'akal) generally refers to food or provisions, with a particular emphasis on sustenance necessary for life. While it can denote meat specifically, it is often used more broadly to encompass various types of food. In the context of the Old Testament, it frequently appears in discussions about dietary laws, offerings, and sustenance provided by God.

Bible references

Genesis 18:4;Genesis 24:17;Genesis 24:43;Genesis 26:10;Genesis 30:15;Genesis 30:30;Genesis 43:2;Genesis 43:11;Genesis 43:11;Genesis 44:25;Genesis 47:9;Exodus 17:4;Exodus 23:30;Exodus 23:30;Leviticus 25:52;Numbers 13:18;Numbers 16:9;Numbers 16:13;Numbers 26:54;Numbers 26:56;Numbers 33:54;Numbers 35:8;Deuteronomy 7:7;Deuteronomy 7:22;Deuteronomy 7:22