מוּסָךְ
me.sakh
portico
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the provided lexicon data, the Hebrew word H4329, מוּסָךְ or me.sakh, is defined as a "portico". A portico is typically a covered entrance or passageway, often with columns, leading to a building. This word is used only once in the Bible, indicating its relatively rare usage in Hebrew literature. The portico likely serves as a transitional space between the outside world and the interior of a building, providing a sheltered area where people can momentarily pause before entering or exiting. The significance of this word lies in its representation of a specific architectural feature, highlighting the importance of transitional spaces in ancient buildings. The scarcity of its usage may reflect the architectural context in which it is found, where a portico is particularly significant for the narrative being conveyed.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text