Strong’s H4743

מָקַק

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

maqaq

Pronunciation

maw-kak'

Definition

To decay, rot, melt away, waste away

Meaning

to melt, to flow, dwindle, vanish

Usage

The Hebrew verb "maqaq" primarily conveys the idea of decay or disintegration, often in a physical sense. It is used to describe the process of rotting or wasting away, whether it be of flesh, bones, or other materials. The term can also be metaphorically extended to describe moral or spiritual decay.

Bible references

Leviticus 26:39;Leviticus 26:39;Psalm 38:5;Isaiah 34:4;Ezekiel 4:17;Ezekiel 24:23;Ezekiel 33:10;Zechariah 14:12;Zechariah 14:12;Zechariah 14:12