Strong's H4533 · Hebrew
מַסְוֶה
maçveh · /mas-veh'/
Definition
a veil
KJV: vail.
Root / derivation: apparently from an unused root meaning to cover;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מַסְוֶה across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Exodus3 verses
And till Moses had done speaking with them, he put a vail on his face.
Exodus 34:34But when Moses went in before the LORD to speak with him, he took the vail off, until he came out. And he came out, and spake unto the children of Israel that which he was commanded.
Exodus 34:35And the children of Israel saw the face of Moses, that the skin of Moses' face shone: and Moses put the vail upon his face again, until he went in to speak with him.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4533 (maçveh) mean?
a veil
How many times does H4533 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4533 (מַסְוֶה) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “vail.”
How is maçveh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4533 is rendered as “vail” (3×).
Where does the Hebrew word מַסְוֶה come from?
apparently from an unused root meaning to cover;