מָבוֹשׁ
ma.vush
genitalia
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "מָבוֹשׁ" (ma.vush) has a literal meaning of "genitalia." Its occurrence in the Bible is limited to a single instance. Its meaning suggests that this word is associated with human anatomy, specifically the reproductive system. Given its definition, it's likely used in a context that involves bodily functions or physical characteristics, but without further context, its exact usage and significance remain unclear. The rarity of "מָבוֹשׁ" in the Bible means that it doesn't convey significant meaning or develop a particular concept throughout the text. Instead, it appears as a singular reference that is probably specific to the passage in which it's used.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text