מָסָךְ
A cover , i.e. veil
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What does מָסָךְ (māsāk) mean in the Bible?
מָסָךְ (māsāk) is a Hebrew word meaning "a cover , i.e. veil". a cover, i. Removal of covering signifies exposed vulnerability under God’s hand.
Meaning
Textile barrier that conceals and separates sacred from profane space in tabernacle worship
a cover, i.e. veil BDB: covering Usage: covering, curtain, hanging.
Why This Word Matters
Removal of covering signifies exposed vulnerability under God’s hand. Isaiah 22:1-8
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Biblical Occurrences
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Old Testament Witnesses
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