Hebrew · H4127 · unreviewed

מוּג

To melt , i.e. literally (to soften , flow down, disappear ), or figuratively (to fear , faint )

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מוּג H4127
Pronunciation mûg

What does מוּג (mûg) mean in the Bible?

מוּג (mûg) is a Hebrew word meaning "to melt , i.e. literally (to soften , flow down, disappear ), or figuratively (to fear , faint )". to melt, i.

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Meaning

to melt , i.e. literally (to soften , flow down, disappear ), or figuratively (to fear , faint )
Extended definition

Dissolution of solid integrity—physical melting extends figuratively to emotional/spiritual collapse through fear

to melt, i.e. literally (to soften, flow down, disappear), or figuratively (to fear, faint) BDB: melt Usage: consume, dissolve, (be) faint(-hearted), melt (away), make soft.

Source: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
Grammatical Forms

How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.

Niphal passive or reflexive — the subject receives or experiences the action
Perfect Exod 15:15 · Jer 49:23 · Josh 2:9 · Josh 2:24 · 1Sam 14:16 · Nah 2:7
Infinitive absolute Isa 14:31
Participle active Ps 75:4
Hithpolel
Imperfect Amos 9:13 · Ps 107:26
Perfect Nah 1:5
Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense
Imperfect Ps 46:7
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