מָ֫זוּ (me.zev)
me.zev
granary
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The noun mazuv refers to a granary or a place where grain is stored for safekeeping. It appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, in Psalm 144:13, where it describes the abundance found within the walls of Jerusalem.
In this context, the word highlights the security and provision that come from divine blessing. The psalmist uses the image of full granaries to illustrate a society where food is plentiful and people are secure, reflecting a time of peace and prosperity under God’s care.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word mazuv points to a granary, a secure place where grain is stored for safekeeping. In Psalm 144:13, this image illustrates a community living in peace and prosperity under God’s care. The psalmist describes full barns as a sign of divine blessing, reflecting security and provision that come from trusting in the Lord.
This imagery reminds us that true abundance is not just about having more, but about having enough to share and to trust. When our lives are rooted in faith, we experience a stability that goes beyond material wealth. It is a picture of God’s faithful provision, ensuring that we are cared for in times of need.
May we find comfort in knowing that God provides for our needs with wisdom and love. Let us trust in His care, sharing what we have with others and finding peace in His steady presence. This hope anchors our hearts, pointing to a future where all things are made new.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- granaries/ our1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- מְזָוֵ֣י/נוּ1×
Key Verses
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Psalms 144:13
Our barns are full, filled with all kinds of provision. Our sheep produce thousands and ten thousands in our fields.
The term mazuv appears here to depict the tangible security and abundance of Jerusalem, showing how divine blessing results in a society where food is plentiful and people are safe.