Hebrew word study
מָחַץ H4272
- Transliteration
- mâchats
- Pronunciation
- maw-khats'
- KJV glosses
- dip, pierce (through), smite (through), strike through, wound.
Lexical summary
to dash asunder
by implication, to crush, smash or violently plunge
figuratively, to subdue or destroy
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
to dash asunder
by implication, to crush, smash or violently plunge
figuratively, to subdue or destroy
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information