Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H4959

Strong's H4959 · Hebrew

מָשַׁשׁ

mâshash · /maw-shash'/

Number
H4959
Language
Hebrew
Original word
מָשַׁשׁ
Transliteration
mâshash
Pronunciation
maw-shash'
KJV occurrences
8 verses

Definition

to feel of; by implication, to grope

KJV: feel, grope, search.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מָשַׁשׁ across 8 verses.

grope3×
felt2×
searched2×
feel1×
gropeth1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Genesis4 verses
Exodus1 verse
Deuteronomy1 verse
Job2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H4959 (mâshash) mean?

to feel of; by implication, to grope

How many times does H4959 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H4959 (מָשַׁשׁ) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “grope.”

How is mâshash translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H4959 is rendered as “grope” (3×), “felt” (2×), “searched” (2×), “feel” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word מָשַׁשׁ come from?

a primitive root;