Original Word: מַפָּץ
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: mappats
Pronunciation: map-pawts'
Phonetic Spelling: (map-pawts')
Definition: Hammer, war club, shatterer
Meaning: a smiting to pieces

slaughter

From naphats; a smiting to pieces -- slaughter.

see HEBREW naphats

Word Origin
from naphats
Definition
a shattering
NASB Translation
shattering (1).

[מַמָּץ] noun [masculine] shattering; — כְּלִי מַמָּצוֺ Ezekiel 9:2 with his shattering-weapon in his hand.

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb פָּצַץ (patsats), meaning "to break" or "to shatter."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for מַפָּץ, the concept of breaking or shattering can be related to Greek terms such as συντρίβω (syntribo, Strong's Greek 4937), which means "to crush" or "to break in pieces." This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe similar actions of breaking or destruction, often in a metaphorical sense.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term מַפָּץ, highlighting its significance in biblical texts and its thematic connections to divine judgment and power.

Usage: The term מַפָּץ is used in the context of destruction or breaking into pieces, often implying a violent or forceful action.

Context: • מַפָּץ (mappats) appears in the Hebrew Bible as a noun that conveys the idea of breaking or shattering into pieces. This term is used to describe a forceful action that results in destruction or fragmentation. The imagery associated with מַפָּץ is often one of violence or divine judgment, where something is utterly broken down or demolished.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, מַפָּץ is translated in contexts that emphasize the power and completeness of the destruction. The term is not frequently used, but when it appears, it underscores the totality of the action, leaving nothing intact.
• The concept of מַפָּץ can be seen as a metaphor for divine intervention or judgment, where God’s power is demonstrated through the breaking down of nations, idols, or other entities that stand against His will. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of God as a righteous judge who has the authority to dismantle and destroy as part of His sovereign plan.

מַפָּצוֹ֙ מפצו map·pā·ṣōw mappāṣōw mappaTzoInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts