Original Word: מָעֹט
Part of Speech: Noun
Transliteration: ma`ot
Pronunciation: mee-oo-tah
Phonetic Spelling: (maw-ote')
Definition: Fewness, smallness, diminution
Meaning: thinned, sharp

wrapped up

Passive adjective of ma'at; thinned (as to the edge), i.e. Sharp -- wrapped up.

see HEBREW ma'at

Word Origin
scribal error, from marat, q.v.

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb מָעַט (ma'at), which means "to be or become small, diminished, or thinned."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for מָעֹט (ma'ot) in the Strong's Greek Concordance, the concept of reduction or diminishment can be related to Greek terms such as ἐλαττόω (elattoō • Strong's Greek 1642), which means "to make less" or "to diminish," and ὀξύς (oxys • Strong's Greek 3691), which means "sharp" or "keen." These Greek terms capture similar ideas of reduction and sharpness found in the Hebrew מָעֹט (ma'ot).

Usage: This term is used in the context of describing something that is reduced in size or quantity, or something that is sharp or pointed.

Context: • The Hebrew word מָעֹט (ma'ot) appears in the context of describing a state of reduction or thinning. It is often used metaphorically to describe a decrease in strength, number, or intensity. The root מָעַט (ma'at) is frequently used in the Hebrew Bible to convey the idea of diminishing or becoming less. This can apply to physical objects, such as a thinning herd or a sharp tool, as well as to abstract concepts, such as diminished power or influence.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of "thinning" or "sharpness" is often associated with judgment or refinement, where something is reduced to its essential or most potent form. The usage of מָעֹט (ma'ot) can be seen in contexts where God is refining or purifying His people, or where a reduction in numbers signifies a divine purpose or plan.
• The term is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but its occurrences are significant in understanding the themes of divine judgment, purification, and the idea of a remnant being preserved through a process of reduction.

מְעֻטָּ֥ה מעטה mə‘uṭṭāh mə·‘uṭ·ṭāh meutTahInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts