מַעֲמָד
ma.a.mad
office
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "ma'a'mad" (H4612) refers to an "office." Based on its 5 occurrences in the Bible, we see that "ma'a'mad" is used to describe a specific position or role, possibly one with authority or responsibility. The use of this word suggests that it may connote a sense of duty, responsibility, or stewardship. The range of its usage indicates that this "office" can be associated with various life situations, including public or private life. However, the exact nature and context of these offices are not specified by the word itself, suggesting that it is a general term covering a range of possible roles.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
5 total occurrences across the text
The singers the sons of Asaph were in their place, according to the commandment of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer; and the gatekeepers were at every gate. They didn’t need to depart from their service, because their brothers the Levites prepared for them.
Isaiah 22:19I will thrust you from your office. You will be pulled down from your station.
1 Kings 10:5the food of his table, the sitting of his servants, the attendance of his officials, their clothing, his cup bearers, and his ascent by which he went up to Yahweh’s house; there was no more spirit in her.
1 Chronicles 23:28For their office was to wait on the sons of Aaron for the service of Yahweh’s house, in the courts, and in the rooms, and in the purifying of all holy things, even the work of the service of God’s house;
2 Chronicles 9:4the food of his table, the seating of his servants, the attendance of his ministers, their clothing, his cup bearers also, their clothing, and his ascent by which he went up to Yahweh’s house; there was no more spirit in her.