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מַצָּה H4683

H4683 is the Hebrew word מַצָּה, transliterated matstsâh and said mats-tsaw'. The King James Version most often renders it contention.

Word: מַצָּהTransliteration: matstsâhSaid: mats-tsaw'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

a quarrel.

Where it comes from

from H5327 (נָצָה).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

contention 1×strife 1×debate 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: contention, debate, strife.

Verses using מַצָּה

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Proverbs 13:10 · KJV

Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

Proverbs 17:19 · KJV

He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.

Isaiah 58:4 · KJV

Behold, ye fast for strife and debate, 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.

Common questions

What does Strong's H4683 mean?

H4683 is the Hebrew word מַצָּה (matstsâh), meaning a quarrel.

How is H4683 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it contention (1 time), strife (1 time), debate (1 time).

How many times does H4683 appear in the Bible?

מַצָּה (matstsâh) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H4683 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from H5327 (נָצָה).

Nearby entries

H4680 · מָצָה — to suck out; by implication, to drain, to…H4681 · מֹצָה — Motsah, a place in Palestine H4682 · מַצָּה — properly, sweetness; concretely, sweet…H4684 · מַצְהָלָה — a whinnying (through impatience for battle or lust)H4685 · מָצוֹד — a net (for capturing animals or fishes)…H4686 · מָצוּד — a net, or (abstractly) capture; also a fastness

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