Hebrew · H4268, G2706

מַחֲסֶה

A shelter (literally or figuratively) · to despise

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מַחֲסֶה H4268 a shelter (literally or figuratively)

Pronunciation maḥseh

A place of refuge offering both physical protection and metaphorical safety; divine shelter in covenantal trust language

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καταφρονέω G2706 to despise

Pronunciation kataphronéō

Contempt expressed through dismissive thinking; to regard someone as worthless or beneath consideration

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What does מַחֲסֶה (machaseh) mean in the Bible?

מַחֲסֶה · καταφρονέω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "shelter, protection, place of safety".

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What does מַחֲסֶה · καταφρονέω mean in the Bible?

מַחֲסֶה · καταφρονέω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "shelter, protection, place of safety".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H4268, G2706?

H4268, G2706 is connected to 20 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. shelter, protection, place of safety

Strong's H4268, G2706

Lexical occurrences 20 verses

Source Gloss

shelter, protection, place of safety

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