Original Word: מִכְמַן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: mikman
Pronunciation: mik-MAHN
Phonetic Spelling: (mik-man')
Definition: Hidden treasure, secret store
Meaning: treasure

treasure

From the same as kammon in the sense of hiding; treasure (as hidden) -- treasure.

see HEBREW kammon

Word Origin
from the same as kammon
Definition
hidden stores
NASB Translation
hidden treasures (1).

[מִכְמָן] noun [masculine] only plural hidden stores, מִכְמַנֵּי הַזָּהָב וְהַכֶּסֶף Daniel 11:43 ( read מַטְמֹנֵי).

Word Origin: Derived from the root כָּמַן (kaman), which means "to hide" or "to store up."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek term in the Strong's Concordance is G614, ἀποκρύπτω (apokryptō), which means "to hide" or "to conceal." This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe the act of hiding or concealing something, often in a metaphorical sense, such as the hidden wisdom of God or the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term מִכְמַן, highlighting its significance in the biblical narrative and its connection to the broader theme of hidden treasures.

Usage: The word מִכְמַן is used in the context of hidden treasures, typically referring to wealth or valuable items that are stored away. It appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote treasures that are concealed or kept in secret places.

Context: • The Hebrew term מִכְמַן is found in the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Daniel. It is used to describe treasures that are hidden or stored away, often in the context of wealth or riches that are not immediately visible or accessible.
• In Daniel 11:43, the term is used to describe the treasures of gold and silver that are seized by a king: "He will gain control of the treasures of gold and silver and all the riches of Egypt, and the Libyans and Cushites will follow in his train."
• The concept of מִכְמַן as a hidden treasure aligns with the broader biblical theme of treasures being stored up, whether on earth or in heaven, and the idea that true value often lies in what is not immediately seen or understood.
• The use of מִכְמַן in the biblical text underscores the transient nature of earthly wealth and the importance of seeking treasures that have eternal significance.

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