מָוֶת
Death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead , their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence , ruin
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What does מָוֶת (mavet) mean in the Bible?
מָוֶת (mavet) is a Hebrew word meaning "death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead , their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence , ruin". death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin BDB: death Usage: (be) dead(-ly), death, die(-d). Death represents the ultimate outcome of persistent rebellion against God's order.
Meaning
Death as ultimate enemy and boundary: encompasses natural mortality, violent end, and the abode of the dead as theological threat to covenant life
death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin BDB: death Usage: (be) dead(-ly), death, die(-d).
Why This Word Matters
Death represents the ultimate outcome of persistent rebellion against God's order. Proverbs 11:19
Death represents the ultimate consequence from which righteousness rescues. Proverbs 11:4
The final destination of the path of folly is portrayed as ruin and death. Proverbs 7:24-27
The passage concludes with the warning that folly ultimately leads to destruction. Proverbs 9:13-18
Grammatical Forms
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Biblical Occurrences
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