Matstsâh — H4683

Definition

feminine noun

a quarrel

1. strife, contention

Usually translated as

contention, debate, strife

Origin

from H5327

• Derived from Nâtsâh (H5327)

Occurrences

Matstsâh occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Proverbs (2), Isaiah (1)

• Proverbs 13:10 — Only by pride cometh contention (מַצָּ֑ה): but with the well advised is wisdom.
• Proverbs 17:19 — He loveth transgression that loveth strife (מַצָּ֑ה): and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
• Isaiah 58:4 — Behold, ye fast for strife and debate (וּמַצָּה֙), and to smite with the fist of wickedness: ye shall not fast as ye do this day, to make your voice to be heard on high.