Strong's H4924 · Hebrew
מַשְׁמָן
mashmân · /mash-mawn'/
Definition
fat, i.e. (literally and abstractly) fatness; but usually (figuratively and concretely) a rich dish, a fertile field, a robust man
KJV: fat (one, -ness, -test, -test place).
Root / derivation: from H8080 (שָׁמַן);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מַשְׁמָן across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis2 verses
Therefore God give thee of the dew of heaven, and the fatness of the earth, and plenty of corn and wine:
Genesis 27:39And Isaac his father answered and said unto him, Behold, thy dwelling shall be the fatness of the earth, and of the dew of heaven from above; the fatness: or, of the fatness
Isaiah2 verses
Therefore shall the Lord, the Lord of hosts, send among his fat ones leanness; and under his glory he shall kindle a burning like the burning of a fire.
Isaiah 17:4And in that day it shall come to pass, that the glory of Jacob shall be made thin, and the fatness of his flesh shall wax lean.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4924 (mashmân) mean?
fat, i.e. (literally and abstractly) fatness; but usually (figuratively and concretely) a rich dish, a fertile field, a robust man
How many times does H4924 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4924 (מַשְׁמָן) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “fatness.”
How is mashmân translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4924 is rendered as “fatness” (3×), “fat” (1×), “fattest” (1×), “ones” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word מַשְׁמָן come from?
from H8080 (שָׁמַן);