Original Word: מַצּוּת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: matstsuwth
Pronunciation: mats-TSOOTH
Phonetic Spelling: (mats-tsooth')
Definition: Drought, dryness
Meaning: a quarrel

quarrel

From natsah; a quarrel -- that contended.

see HEBREW natsah

Word Origin
from natsah
Definition
strife, contention
NASB Translation
quarrel (1).

[מַצּוּת] noun feminine id.; — only suffix אַנְשֵׁי מַצֻּתֶ֑ךָ Isaiah 41:12 i.e. the men who strove with thee ("" אַנְשֵׁי מִלְהַמְתֶּ֑ךָ).

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb מָצָה (matsah), which means "to drain out" or "to suck out."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2054: ἔρις (eris) • meaning "strife" or "contention."
• Strong's Greek Number 3163: μάχη (mache) • meaning "battle" or "fight," often used metaphorically for disputes or quarrels.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term מַצּוּת, highlighting its origins, meaning, and usage within the biblical text, while also connecting it to similar Greek terms that convey the concept of strife and contention.

Usage: This noun is used in the context of describing a quarrel or contentious situation. It appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote disputes or conflicts among individuals or groups.

Context: The Hebrew word מַצּוּת (matsut) is a noun that signifies a quarrel or strife, often used to describe situations of conflict or contention. It is derived from the root מָצָה (matsah), which carries the idea of draining or sucking out, metaphorically extending to the draining nature of disputes. In the biblical context, מַצּוּת is used to depict the negative aspects of human interactions where disagreements escalate into full-blown quarrels. The term is illustrative of the destructive potential of unresolved conflicts, emphasizing the importance of peace and reconciliation. The usage of מַצּוּת in the Hebrew Bible serves as a reminder of the need for wisdom and understanding in resolving disputes to prevent the escalation of strife.

מַצֻּתֶ֑ךָ מצתך maṣ·ṣu·ṯe·ḵā maṣṣuṯeḵā matztzuTechaInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts