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מַקְצוֹעַ

𐤌𐤒𐤑𐤅𐤏

maqtsôwaʻ

H4740 noun

SILEX Entry

Definition

A corner, extremity, or recess; denotes a spatial boundary or point of angular change, typically referring to the external corner or jutting angle of a structure or space. In architectural or geographical contexts, may also indicate a prominent edge or turning point in an enclosure, building, or boundary. The word conveys the concept of a physical angle, junction, or the uttermost part of a defined area.

Semantic Range

corner, angle, extremity, recess, out-jutting point, turning, outermost part

Root / Etymology

From the Hebrew root קצע (q-ts-‘), which means to cut off, cut short, or trim. The noun מַקְצוֹעַ is derived by nominal formation and refers to that which is the result of 'cutting off' or 'trimming,' i.e., the edge, extremity, or corner. The term is constructed with the mem-prefix indicating place or result. The underlying idea is the place where something terminates, particularly at an angle or boundary. Root קצע conveys the basic idea of separating or defining an edge or point of change; the noun refers to the actual corner or edge produced.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In the Hebrew Bible, מַקְצוֹעַ frequently appears in descriptions of architectural features such as the corners of altars (e.g., in Ezekiel) and chambered complexes of the temple. It signifies not just any boundary but specifically the angular, projecting parts—the outermost points often associated with structural strength or demarcation. The feminine form (מַקְצֹעָה) carries the same meaning in a grammatical variation. The term is distinct from פֵּאָה (pe'ah, 'side, edge') and זָוִית (zawit, 'corner, angle'), focusing more narrowly on prominent angular features rather than general sides or boundaries. The transition to later periods saw the word’s usage remain largely technical and architectural. English translations typically render the word as 'corner' or 'recess,' but in some contexts (such as visions or schematic temple descriptions in Ezekiel) it refers specifically to chambered or out-jutting structures that may not correspond neatly to modern architectural corners. Later Jewish and rabbinic usage occasionally broadens or metaphorizes the term to indicate boundary points but retains its essential denotation of an angle or outermost part. The English word 'corner' covers much of the word’s scope, though the Hebrew term highlights the notion of spatial extremity or a sharply defined turn.

Translation Consistency

primary "corner" 12 occurrences

"Corner" is the most natural, common English word that covers the semantic range (corner, angle, extremity, out‑jutting point, recess). It fits architectural and geographical uses and will read naturally in translation. Alternate options like "angle" or "edge/cut‑off" are either less common or narrower in ordinary usage, so "corner" gives consistent, intuitive rendering across contexts.

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Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

or מַקְצֹעַ; or (feminine) מַקְצֹעָה; from קָצַע in the denominative sense of bending; an angle or recess; corner, turning.

Bantu Hebrew

No Bantu Hebrew comparisons have been recorded for this word yet.

Root Family

קצע (Qetsiah) — to cut off, trim, mark an extremity, make an angle

Root קצע to cut off, trim, mark an extremity, make an angle
Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H4741 מַקְצֻעָה with the scraping-tools
H4742 מְקֻצְעָה to cut-off corners of
H7102 קְצִיעָה cassia bark strips
H7103 קְצִיעָה Cassia
H7106 קָצַע trimmed-off ones

Word Forms

6 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
H4740-02 הַ/מִּקְצ֑וֹעַ hamiqetsoa HTd/Ncmsa the angle the cut-off corner the cut-off corner 5
H4740-01 בְּ/מִקְצֹ֣עַ bemiqetsoa HR/Ncmsc in corner in the cut-off corner of in the cut-off corner of 2
H4740-03 הַ/מִּקְצֹעֹ֖ת hamiqetsoot HTd/Ncmpa corners the angular extremities the corners 2
H4740-04 מִקְצוֹעֵ֣י miqetsoey HNcmpc corners cut-off corners of cut-off corners of 1
H4740-05 מִקְצֹע֤וֹת miqetsoot HNcmpc corners cut-off corners of corners of 1
H4740-06 וּ/מִקְצֹֽעוֹתָי/ו֙ umiqetsootayv HC/Ncmpc/Sp3ms and-its-corners and its outer corners and its corners 1

Occurrences in Scripture

12 occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
H4740-03 Exodus 26:24 הַ/מִּקְצֹעֹ֖ת hamiqetsoot HTd/Ncmpa corners the angular extremities the corners
H4740-03 Exodus 36:29 הַ/מִּקְצֹעֹֽת hamiqetsoot HTd/Ncmpa corners the angular extremities the corners
H4740-06 Ezekiel 41:22 וּ/מִקְצֹֽעוֹתָי/ו֙ umiqetsootayv HC/Ncmpc/Sp3ms and-its-corners and its outer corners and its corners
H4740-04 Ezekiel 46:21 מִקְצוֹעֵ֣י miqetsoey HNcmpc corners cut-off corners of cut-off corners of
H4740-01 Ezekiel 46:21 בְּ/מִקְצֹ֣עַ bemiqetsoa HR/Ncmsc in corner in the cut-off corner of in the cut-off corner of
H4740-01 Ezekiel 46:21 בְּ/מִקְצֹ֥עַ bemiqetsoa-2 HR/Ncmsc in corner in the cut-off corner of in the cut-off corner of
H4740-05 Ezekiel 46:22 מִקְצֹע֤וֹת miqetsoot HNcmpc corners cut-off corners of corners of
H4740-02 Nehemiah 3:19 הַ/מִּקְצֹֽעַ hamiqetsoa HTd/Ncmsa at the angle the cut-off corner the cut-off corner
H4740-02 Nehemiah 3:20 הַ֨/מִּקְצ֔וֹעַ hamiqetsoa HTd/Ncmsa the angle the cut-off corner the cut-off corner
H4740-02 Nehemiah 3:24 הַ/מִּקְצ֖וֹעַ hamiqetsoa HTd/Ncmsa the angle the cut-off corner the cut-off corner
H4740-02 Nehemiah 3:25 הַ/מִּקְצוֹעַ֒ hamiqetsoa HTd/Ncmsa the angle the cut-off corner the cut-off corner
H4740-02 2 Chronicles 26:9 הַ/מִּקְצ֑וֹעַ hamiqetsoa HTd/Ncmsa the angle the cut-off corner the cut-off corner
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