Strong’s H4600

מָעַךְ

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

ma`ak

Pronunciation

mah-ak'

Definition

To press, squeeze, crush

Meaning

to press, to pierce, emasculate, handle

Usage

The Hebrew verb "maak" primarily conveys the action of pressing or crushing. It is used in contexts where physical pressure is applied to an object, often resulting in its deformation or destruction. This term can be used both literally, as in the crushing of physical objects, and metaphorically, to describe the oppression or subjugation of people.

Bible references

Leviticus 22:24;1 Samuel 26:7;2 Kings 20:11;Ezekiel 23:3