מַחְסֶּה
ma.cha.seh
“refuge”
Definition
a shelter (literally or figuratively)
or מַחְסֶה; from H2620 (חָסָה);
- refuge, shelter 1a) from rain or storm, from danger 1b) of falsehood
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Masculine)
H:N-M
H:N-M
Occurrences
מַחְסֶּה appears 14 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
For You have been a refuge for the poor,a stronghold for the needy in distress,a refuge from the storm,a shade from the heat.For the breath of the ruthlessis like rain against a wall,
I will make justice the measuring lineand righteousness the level.Hail will sweep away your refuge of lies,and water will flood your hiding place.
Do not become a terror to me;You are my refuge in the day of disaster.
He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence,and his children shall have a place of refuge.
You sinners frustrate the plans of the oppressed,yet the LORD is their shelter.
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