Biblica Analytica
H3988B Hebrew

מָאַס

ma.as

to flow

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to flow
Transliteration
ma.as
Strong's Number
H3988B
Occurrences
2

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

According to the Hebrew lexicon, the verb מָאַס (ma.as) means "to flow." This word has a relatively rare appearance in the Bible, occurring only twice. Given this definition, it's likely that "flow" refers to movement or movement of liquids in a fluid manner. As such, this verb might be associated with the natural processes of rivers, streams, or other bodies of water. The limited occurrences of this verb suggest a focused and potentially specific use, perhaps tied to natural imagery or descriptions of the natural environment. Without further context, we cannot pinpoint the exact context or scope of use. However, this word likely plays a minor yet evocative role in the narratives it appears in, serving to paint a vivid picture of the surroundings. Its limited presence implies minimal impact on broader themes or ideas in the narrative, but it contributes to the linguistic tapestry of the text, providing a subtle yet effective description of the natural world.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H3988B
Lemma
מָאַס
Transliteration
ma.as
Definition
to flow
Occurrences
2
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

2 total occurrences across the text