מַחֲשָׁבָה
ma.cha.sha.vahplotHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · feminine56 occurrences15 books52 verses
Definition
or מַחֲשֶׁבֶת; from H2803; a contrivance, i.e. (concretely) a texture, machine, or (abstractly) intention, plan (whether bad, a plot; or good, advice)
Traditional renderings: cunning (work), curious work, device(-sed), imagination, invented, means, purpose, thought.
Traditional renderings: cunning (work), curious work, device(-sed), imagination, invented, means, purpose, thought.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders מַחֲשָׁבָה:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
56 total
- Lamentations 3:60מַחְשְׁבֹתָ֖ם · their plotsYou have seen all their malice, all their plots against me.
- Lamentations 3:61מַחְשְׁבֹתָ֖ם · their plotsO LORD, You have heard their insults, all their plots against me—
- Ezekiel 38:10מַחֲשֶׁ֥בֶת · planThis is what the Lord GOD says: On that day, thoughts will arise in your mind, and you will devise an evil plan.
- Daniel 11:24מַחְשְׁבֹתָ֖יוIn a time of peace, he will invade the richest provinces and do what his fathers and forefathers never did. He will lavish plunder, loot, and wealth on his followers, and he will plot against the strongholds—but only for a time.
- Daniel 11:25מַחֲשָׁבֽוֹת׃ · the plotsAnd with a large army he will stir up his power and his courage against the king of the South, who will mobilize a very large and powerful army but will not withstand the plots devised against him.
- Micah 4:12מַחְשְׁב֣וֹת · the thoughtsBut they do not know the thoughts of the LORD or understand His plan, for He has gathered them like sheaves to the threshing floor.