Original Word: מָצָה
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: matsah
Pronunciation: mah-tsah'
Phonetic Spelling: (maw-tsaw')
Definition: Unleavened bread
Meaning: to suck out, to drain, to squeeze out

suck, wring out

A primitive root; to suck out; by implication, to drain, to squeeze out -- suck, wring (out).

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to drain, drain out
NASB Translation
drain (2), drained (4), drunk (1).

[מָצָה] verb drain, drain out (Late Hebrew id. press, or drain out; Aramaic , מְצָא id.; Arabic II. drain to the last drop (Dozy); compare מָצַץ); —

Qal Perfect2feminine singular מָצִית Isaiah 51:17, וּמָצִית consecutive Ezekiel 23:34 Imperfect3masculine singular with apocope וַיִמֶץ Judges 6:38, 3masculine plural יִמְצוּ Psalm 75:9; — drain, drain out, וַיִמֶץ טַל מִןהַֿנִּזָּה Judges 6:38 and drained dew out of the fleece; so figurative, object קֻבַּעת bowl, goblet, of bewilderment from ׳י, Isaiah 51:17 ( + שׁתה; of personified Jerusalem), compare, object בּוֺס, Ezekiel 23:24 (+ שׁתה); object שְׁמָרֶיהָ the dregs of it (namely בּוֺס) Psalm 75:9 (subject the wicked).

Niph`al Perfect וְנִמְצָה consecutive Leviticus 1:15 and the blood (of the bird) shall be drained out; so Imperfect יִמָּצֵה Leviticus 5:9 (both

P); מֵי מָלֵא יִמָּצוּ לָמוֺ Psalm 73:10 water of abundance is drained (i.e. drunk) by them (Gr Che Buhl read יִמְצוּ or יָמֹצוּ (מצץ) they drain).

I. מַצָּה see מצץ. II. מַצָּה see נצה.

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G106: αἴρω (airō) • While not a direct translation, this Greek term can convey the idea of taking away or removing, which aligns with the concept of extracting or draining as seen in מָצָה. The Greek term is often used in the New Testament to describe the act of lifting, carrying away, or removing something, which can be conceptually related to the thorough extraction implied by מָצָה.

Usage: The verb מָצָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the action of extracting or drawing out a substance, often in a metaphorical sense. It conveys the idea of draining or squeezing out, typically in contexts involving the removal or extraction of liquid or essence.

Context: • The root מָצָה appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures, often illustrating the act of extracting or drawing out a substance. This can be seen in both literal and figurative applications. For instance, in the context of extracting liquid, it may refer to the act of draining or squeezing out juice or moisture. Metaphorically, it can describe the extraction of life or vitality, as seen in poetic or prophetic literature.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used to convey the thoroughness of extraction or the complete removal of a substance. This can be seen in passages where the draining of resources or the depletion of strength is depicted.
• The concept of מָצָה is also linked to the idea of exhaustion or depletion, whether it be physical, emotional, or spiritual. It underscores the thoroughness and completeness of the action, often leaving nothing behind.
• The term is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but its occurrences are significant in illustrating the depth and intensity of the action described.

וְנִמְצָ֣ה וַיִּ֤מֶץ וּמָצִ֗ית וימץ ומצית ונמצה יִמְצ֣וּ יִמָּ֥צוּ יִמָּצֵ֖ה ימצה ימצו מָצִֽית׃ מצית׃ mā·ṣîṯ māṣîṯ maTzit ū·mā·ṣîṯ ūmāṣîṯ umaTzit vaiYimetz venimTzah way·yi·meṣ wayyimeṣ wə·nim·ṣāh wənimṣāh yim·mā·ṣêh yim·mā·ṣū yim·ṣū yimmāṣêh yimmāṣū yimmaTzeh yimMatzu yimṣū yimTzuInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts