Biblica Analytica
H4685B Hebrew

מָצוֹד

ma.tsod

net

Lexicon Entry

Definition
net
Transliteration
ma.tsod
Strong's Number
H4685B
Occurrences
3

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

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Hebrew word מָצוֹד (ma.tsod) with Strong's number H4685B translates to "net". It is a noun, likely referring to a type of fishing net. The word occurs only three times in the Bible. From its definition as a "net", it can be inferred that this word is associated with fishing or trapping, possibly indicating the use of a net to catch or ensnare something. The limited occurrences suggest that this word might be used in specific contexts, possibly referring to hunting or gathering fish for food. While the significance of the word "net" can be substantial in everyday life, its relatively rare use in the Bible suggests that its import may be more nuanced or localized, requiring further context to understand its full implications.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H4685B
Lemma
מָצוֹד
Transliteration
ma.tsod
Definition
net
Occurrences
3
Model
cerebras
Prompt version
1

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

Occurrences in Scripture

3 total occurrences across the text