Original Word: תֶּמֶס
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: temec
Pronunciation: TEH-mes
Phonetic Spelling: (teh'-mes)
Definition: Lizard
Meaning: liquefaction, disappearance

melt

From macah; liquefaction, i.e. Disappearance -- melt.

see HEBREW macah

Word Origin
from masas
Definition
a melting (away)
NASB Translation
melts away (1).

תֶּ֫מֶס noun masculine melting (away); — כְּמוֺ שַׁבְּלוּל יַהֲלֹךְ ׳ת Psalm 58:9 like a snail that goeth into melting (leaving slimy track).

מַסַּע, I. מַסָּע see I. נסע. II. מַסָּע see II. נסע.

מִסְעָד see סעד. מִסְמֵּד see ספד.

מִסְמּוֺא see ספא.

מִסְמַּ֫חַת, מִסְמָּחוֺת see ספח.

I, II. מִסְמָּר, מִסְמֶּ֫רֶת see ספר

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb מָסַס (masas), which means "to melt" or "to dissolve."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew word תֶּמֶס (temes), the concept of melting or dissolving can be found in various Greek terms used in the Septuagint and New Testament. These include:
• G5080 (Tēkō) • to melt, dissolve
• G2704 (Kataleō) • to melt down, dissolve
• G3089 (Luo) • to loosen, dissolve, break up

These Greek terms capture similar ideas of dissolution and impermanence, reflecting the thematic continuity between the Hebrew and Greek scriptures.

Usage: The word "temes" is used in the context of describing the melting or dissolving of something, often in a metaphorical sense to convey the idea of disappearance or vanishing.

Context: • The Hebrew word תֶּמֶס (temes) appears in the Old Testament and is associated with the concept of melting or dissolving. It is derived from the root מָסַס (masas), which conveys the action of melting or causing to melt. This term is used to describe the process of something becoming liquid or disappearing, often in a figurative sense.
• In the context of biblical literature, "temes" can be used to illustrate the transient nature of life or the inevitable decay of material things. It serves as a powerful metaphor for the impermanence of worldly possessions and the fleeting nature of human existence.
• The imagery of melting or dissolving is employed to emphasize the fragility and temporary state of earthly matters, encouraging a focus on spiritual and eternal values.
• The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) provides a translation that captures the essence of this term, highlighting its metaphorical use in conveying the idea of vanishing or disappearing.

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