מָכַךְ

mâkak · /maw-kak'/

Number

H4355

Language

Hebrew

Original word

מָכַךְ

Transliteration

mâkak

Pronunciation

maw-kak'

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

to tumble (in ruins); figuratively, to perish

KJV: be brought low, decay.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מָכַךְ across 3 verses.

low2×

decayeth1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Job1 verse

Job 24:24

They are exalted for a little while, but are gone and brought low; they are taken out of the way as all other, and cut off as the tops of the ears of corn. are gone: Heb. are not taken: Heb. closed up

Psalms1 verse

Psalms 106:43

Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked him with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity. brought: or, impoverished, or, weakened

Ecclesiastes1 verse

Ecclesiastes 10:18

By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.

Topics that use this word

Afflictions Anger of God, the Chastisement Desert, Journey of Israel Through The Rulers Sins, National Slothfulness Wicked

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H4355 (mâkak) mean?

to tumble (in ruins); figuratively, to perish

How many times does H4355 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H4355 (מָכַךְ) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “low.”

How is mâkak translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H4355 is rendered as “low” (2×), “decayeth” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word מָכַךְ come from?

a primitive root;