Masrêqâh — H4957

Definition

locative proper noun

Masrekah, a place in Idumaea

1. Masrekah = "vineyard of noble vines"
2. an ancient place, the native spot of Samlah, one of the old kings of the Edomites

Usually translated as

Masrekah

Origin

a form for H7796 used denominatively; vineyard

• Sôwrêq (H7796)

Occurrences

Masrêqâh occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Genesis (1), 1 Chronicles (1)

• Genesis 36:36 — And Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah (מִמַּשְׂרֵקָֽה) reigned in his stead.
• 1 Chronicles 1:47 — And when Hadad was dead, Samlah of Masrekah (מִמַּשְׂרֵקָֽה) reigned in his stead.