Mâçâh — H4529

Definition

verb

to dissolve

1. to melt, dissolve, be liquefied
1. (Hiphil)
1. to melt, cause to dissolve, consume, cause to vanish
2. to intimidate (fig)

Usually translated as

melt, water, make to consume away

Origin

a primitive root

Greek equivalents

• bréchō (G1026)
• methístēmi (G3179)
• tḗkō (G5080)

Occurrences

Mâçâh occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Joshua (1), Psalms (3)

• Joshua 14:8 — Nevertheless my brethren that went up with me made the heart of the people melt (הִמְסִ֖יו): but I wholly followed the LORD my God.
• Psalms 6:6 — I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water (אַמְסֶֽה) my couch with my tears.
• Psalms 39:11 — When thou with rebukes dost correct man for iniquity, thou makest his beauty to consume away (וַתֶּ֣מֶס) like a moth: surely every man is vanity. Selah.
• Psalms 147:18 — He sendeth out his word, and melteth (וְיַמְסֵ֑ם) them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow.