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מֶשֶׁךְ H4901
H4901 is the Hebrew word מֶשֶׁךְ, transliterated meshek and said meh'shek. The King James Version most often renders it price.
What it means
a sowing; also a possession.
Where it comes from
from H4900 (מָשַׁךְ).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: precious, price.
Verses using מֶשֶׁךְ
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Job 28:18 · KJV
No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
Psalm 126:6 · KJV
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
Common questions
What does Strong's H4901 mean?
H4901 is the Hebrew word מֶשֶׁךְ (meshek), meaning a sowing; also a possession.
How is H4901 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it price (1 time), precious (1 time).
How many times does H4901 appear in the Bible?
מֶשֶׁךְ (meshek) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H4901 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H4900 (מָשַׁךְ).
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