Original Word: מִקְשָׁה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: miqshah
Pronunciation: mik-SHAH
Phonetic Spelling: (mik-shaw')
Definition: Hammered work, beaten work
Meaning: rounded work, moulded by hammering

beaten out of one piece, work, upright, whole piece

Feminine of miqsheh; rounded work, i.e. Moulded by hammering (repousse) -- beaten (out of one piece, work), upright, whole piece.

see HEBREW miqsheh

Word Origin
from the same as miqsheh
Definition
perhaps hammered work
NASB Translation
hammered work (9).

II. מִקְשָׁה noun feminine perhaps hammered work, only of metals (originally turner's work?); — absolute ׳מ, of cherubim in tabernacle Exodus 25:18; Exodus 37:7, lampstand Exodus 25:31,36; Exodus 37:17,22; Numbers 8:4 (twice in verse), clarions Numbers 10:2. — I.׳מֹ see קשׁא.

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb קָשָׁה (qashah), meaning "to be hard" or "to be difficult."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Strong's Greek entry is G4731 (στερεός, stereos), which means "firm" or "solid." While not a direct translation, the concept of firmness and solidity in G4731 aligns with the idea of a single, unified piece in מִקְשָׁה, emphasizing the strength and integrity of the crafted object.

Usage: The word מִקְשָׁה is used in the context of describing certain sacred objects in the tabernacle and temple that were made from a single piece of metal. This includes items such as the golden lampstand (menorah) and other decorative elements.

Context: מִקְשָׁה (Miqshah) is a term used in the Hebrew Bible to describe objects that are crafted from a single piece of metal, typically gold, through a process of hammering. This technique was employed to create sacred items for the tabernacle and later the temple, ensuring that these objects were of the highest quality and durability. The most notable example of מִקְשָׁה is the golden lampstand (menorah) described in Exodus 25:31, which was to be made "of pure gold, hammered out" (BSB). This method of construction symbolized the unity and perfection required for items used in worship and service to God. Other instances include the cherubim on the mercy seat (Exodus 37:7) and the trumpets used for signaling (Numbers 10:2). The use of מִקְשָׁה highlights the craftsmanship and dedication involved in creating objects for divine service, reflecting the holiness and sanctity of the worship practices of ancient Israel.

מִקְשָׁ֖ה מִקְשָׁ֞ה מִקְשָׁ֣ה מִקְשָׁ֥ה מִקְשָׁה֙ מקשה mikShah miq·šāh miqšāhInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts