Strong's H4906 · Hebrew
מַשְׂכִּית
maskîyth · /mas-keeth'/
Number
H4906
Language
Hebrew
Original word
מַשְׂכִּית
Transliteration
maskîyth
Pronunciation
mas-keeth'
KJV occurrences
6 verses
Definition
a figure (carved on stone, the wall, or any object); figuratively, imagination
KJV: conceit, image(-ry), picture, [idiom] wish.
Root / derivation: from the same as H7906 (שֵׂכוּ);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מַשְׂכִּית across 6 verses.
pictures2×
conceit1×
image1×
imagery1×
wish1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Proverbs2 verses
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4906 (maskîyth) mean?
a figure (carved on stone, the wall, or any object); figuratively, imagination
How many times does H4906 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4906 (מַשְׂכִּית) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “pictures.”
How is maskîyth translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4906 is rendered as “pictures” (2×), “conceit” (1×), “image” (1×), “imagery” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word מַשְׂכִּית come from?
from the same as H7906 (שֵׂכוּ);