Biblica Analytica

מָסָךְ

ma.sakh (H4539)

covering

25 verses 5 books OT 25 / NT 0
AI Word Study

The Hebrew word "ma.sakh" (H4539) is defined as "covering." This term falls within the semantic domain of Physical Action, indicating its primary function is related to physical action or movement. With 25 occurrences in the Bible, "ma.sakh" is a relatively common word used to describe various forms of covering, such as clothing,PECULIARLY, veils, or even the earth covering a person's body. The range of usage for "ma.sakh" is quite broad, encompassing both literal and figurative meanings. It can refer to a physical covering, like a garment or a veil, but it can also be used metaphorically to describe protection, concealment, or even a sense of shame. For example, in the context of mourning, "ma.sakh" might describe the act of covering one's head or body as a sign of grief. The significance of "ma.sakh" lies in its ability to convey a sense of protection, concealment, or modesty. In biblical contexts, it often highlights the importance of covering oneself or others as a sign of respect, shame, or protection. By analyzing the various occurrences of "ma.sakh" in the Bible, we can gain a deeper understanding of the cultural and social significance of covering in ancient Israelite society.

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Exodus 26:36

“You shall make a screen for the door of the Tent, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the embroiderer.

Exodus 26:37

You shall make for the screen five pillars of acacia, and overlay them with gold. Their hooks shall be of gold. You shall cast five sockets of bronze for them.

Exodus 27:16

For the gate of the court shall be a screen of twenty cubits, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the embroiderer; their pillars four, and their sockets four.

Exodus 35:12

the ark, and its poles, the mercy seat, the veil of the screen;

Exodus 35:15

and the altar of incense with its poles, the anointing oil, the sweet incense, the screen for the door, at the door of the tabernacle;

Exodus 35:17

the hangings of the court, its pillars, their sockets, and the screen for the gate of the court;

Exodus 36:37

He made a screen for the door of the tent, of blue, purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of an embroiderer;

Exodus 38:18

The screen for the gate of the court was the work of the embroiderer, of blue, purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen. Twenty cubits was the length, and the height along the width was five cubits, like the hangings of the court.

Exodus 39:34

the covering of rams’ skins dyed red, the covering of sea cow hides, the veil of the screen,

Exodus 39:38

the golden altar, the anointing oil, the sweet incense, the screen for the door of the Tent,

Exodus 39:40

the hangings of the court, its pillars, its sockets, the screen for the gate of the court, its cords, its pins, and all the instruments of the service of the tabernacle, for the Tent of Meeting,

Exodus 40:5

You shall set the golden altar for incense before the ark of the covenant, and put the screen of the door to the tabernacle.

Exodus 40:8

You shall set up the court around it, and hang up the screen of the gate of the court.

Exodus 40:21

He brought the ark into the tabernacle, and set up the veil of the screen, and screened the ark of the covenant, as Yahweh commanded Moses.

Exodus 40:28

He put up the screen of the door to the tabernacle.

Exodus 40:33

He raised up the court around the tabernacle and the altar, and set up the screen of the gate of the court. So Moses finished the work.

Numbers 3:25

The duty of the sons of Gershon in the Tent of Meeting shall be the tabernacle, the tent, its covering, the screen for the door of the Tent of Meeting,

Numbers 3:26

the hangings of the court, the screen for the door of the court which is by the tabernacle and around the altar, and its cords for all of its service.

Numbers 3:31

Their duty shall be the ark, the table, the lamp stand, the altars, the vessels of the sanctuary with which they minister, the screen, and all its service.

Numbers 4:5

When the camp moves forward, Aaron shall go in with his sons; and they shall take down the veil of the screen, cover the ark of the Testimony with it,

Numbers 4:25

they shall carry the curtains of the tabernacle and the Tent of Meeting, its covering, the covering of sealskin that is on it, the screen for the door of the Tent of Meeting,

Numbers 4:26

the hangings of the court, the screen for the door of the gate of the court which is by the tabernacle and around the altar, their cords, and all the instruments of their service, and whatever shall be done with them. They shall serve in there.

2 Samuel 17:19

The woman took and spread the covering over the well’s mouth, and spread out crushed grain on it; and nothing was known.

Psalms 105:39

He spread a cloud for a covering, fire to give light in the night.

Isaiah 22:8

He took away the covering of Judah; and you looked in that day to the armor in the house of the forest.