מַצְפּוֹן (mits.pun)
mits.pun
treasure
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 Hebrew noun mitspôn refers to a hidden treasure or storehouse. It describes wealth that is carefully guarded and kept out of sight, rather than gold displayed openly for all to see. The word appears only once in the Old Testament, in Obadiah 6, where it depicts the sudden stripping of Edom’s secret reserves.
Its root suggests a place of concealment or a vantage point from which things are watched over. In this single usage, the term carries significant theological weight. The prophet uses it to illustrate how even the most securely guarded riches can be exposed and taken away, emphasizing that no amount of hidden security offers true protection against divine judgment.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word mitspôn describes a treasure kept in secret, hidden away where only the owner knows it lies. It speaks of resources guarded closely, perhaps out of fear or pride, stored in places we believe are safe from prying eyes. In our own lives, we often do the same with our time, energy, and affection, hiding them behind walls of self-reliance.
Obadiah 1:6 reminds us that nothing truly remains hidden forever. Even the most carefully concealed reserves can be exposed. This truth invites us to consider where we place our trust. Are we holding onto things tightly, fearing loss? Or are we learning to rest in the One who sees all and provides for every need?
True security does not come from what we stash away but from who holds us. When we release our grip on hidden comforts and open our hands in faith, we discover a peace that no thief can steal and no enemy can take.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- hidden treasures/ its1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- מַצְפֻּנָֽי/ו\׃1×
Key Verses
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Obadiah 1:6
How Esau will be ransacked! How his hidden treasures are sought out!
This verse highlights the word's meaning by showing how even secret reserves are exposed, illustrating that hidden security cannot withstand divine judgment.