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MASREKAH - MAW

Then there was a revision of Kittel’s Biblia Hebraica. It Orthodox, Grace, Fable, Justification, Liturgy, Lord’s
was called the Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia, the Supper, Priest, Roman Catholic Church.]
Stuttgart edition of 1967-77, based also on the same MASSA (a speech, burden). Ge. 25:14.
Ben Asher text. That is based on the Leningrad Codex
which is the same one the revised Kittel Bible of 1937 MASSAH (a trail). Ex. 17:7.
used. MAST. The support for sails and riggings on a ship
[In addition to changes based on using the wrong (Pr. 23:34; Is. 33:23; Eze. 27:5).
Hebrew base, the modern versions] also make MASTERBUILDER. An architect, chief engineer, head
corrections based upon the following spurious criteria: builder (1 Co. 3:10). The Greek word “architekton” is
(1) The Septuagint; (2) conjecture; (3) the Syriac the basis for the English “architect.” “All the workmen
version; (4) some Hebrew manuscripts; (5) the Latin (tektones, carpenters) work under the direction of the
Vulgate; (6) the Dead Sea scrolls; (7) Greek O.T.
translations such as the Aquila, Symmachus, and architect (Plato, Statesman, 259)” (RWP). Paul is
Theodotion; (8) the Samaritan Pentateuch; (9) referring to the beginning of the church at Corinth as
quotations from Jerome; (10) Josephus; (11) an recorded in Acts 18:1-18. He laid the foundation of the
ancient Hebrew scribal tradition; the Targums; (12) churches and others were to build on the foundation
the Juxta Hebraica of Jerome for the Psalms; (13) a according to the Scriptures.
different set of Hebrew vowels and consonants which MASTERY. To rule; to overcome (Da. 6:24).
create different divisions in the text. MATE. Friend (Is. 34:15).
My conclusion is even if there are seeming
contradictions in the traditional Hebrew text, I feel it is MATHUSALA (great extension). Lk. 3:37.
imperative to stand by this Text and let the Lord figure MATRED (trouble). Ge. 36:39.
out what may seem to be contradictions to us. Keep MATRI (rain). 1 Sa. 10:21.
what God has given and preserved through the ages.
The King James translators came along and saw what MATRIMONY. Marriage. [See Divorce, Home.]
the Hebrew Masoretic text said and simply translated it MATRIX. The womb (Ex. 13:12, 15; 34:19; Nu. 3:12;
right over into the English. They didn’t quibble with it; 18:15).
they didn’t try to harmonize it. ... Never be ashamed of MATTAN (gift). Lk. 3:24.
the traditional Masoretic Hebrew text that underlies
the King James Bible! It was accumulated by the Jews MATTANAH (gift). Nu. 21:18.
in fulfillment of Ro. 3:1-2. We agree with Dean John MATTANIAH (gift). 2 Ki. 24:17.
William Burgon who wrote of “the incredible folly of MATTATHA (gift). Lk. 3:31.
tinkering with the Hebrew text” (from a letter April 8, MATTATHAH (gift). Ezr. 10:33.
1885, appearing in the Guardian, as quoted in John
William Burgon, Late Dean of Chichester—A Biography, MATTATHIAS (gift of the Lord). Lk. 3:26.
1892, by Edward Mayrick Goulburn). MATTENAI (gift of God). Ne. 12:19.
Not only was the Scripture accumulated by the Jews, MATTER. (1) Business; affair; event; thing (Ge. 24:9;
but it was authorized by Jesus. Jesus Christ authorized Ex. 18:16). (2) Quantity of fuel (Ja. 3:5). (3)
the traditional Masoretic Hebrew O.T. text (Mt. 4:4; Consequence (2 Co. 9:5).
5:17-18; Lk. 24:27,44). The Lord Jesus Christ never
refuted any text, any word, or any letter in the Hebrew MATTHAN (present). Mt. 1:15.
O.T. He didn’t say, ‘Now Moses was misquoted here, it MATTHAT (gift). Lk. 3:24.
should have been this...’ He offered no textual criticism MATTHEW (gift of the Lord). One of the twelve
whatever. Had there been any changes, I’m sure He Apostles and the writer of the first Gospel; also called
would have corrected it, but He didn’t. It stands Levi, the son of Alpheus (Mt. 9:9; 10:3; Mk. 2:14; 3:18;
written! His stamp of approval is on the Masoretic
Hebrew text. Lk. 5:27-32; 6:15; Ac. 1:13). Matthew was a converted
After much study, thinking, and praying about this tax collector. [See Apostle, Publican.]
subject, I have personally arrived at a strong conviction MATTHIAS (gift of God). A disciple selected by lot to
that I will not budge from the traditional Masoretic replace Judas (Ac. 1:23-26).
Hebrew text on which our King James Bible is based. MATTITHIAH (gift of God). Ezr. 10:43.
That is it. I’m not going to move (D.A. Waite, Defending MATTOCK. A grubbing hoe; a farming tool (1 Sa.
the King James Bible, pp. 20-36).
[See Bible, Bible Versions, Erasmus, Inspiration, 13:20-21; 2 Ch. 34:6).
Preservation.] MAUL. A heavy wooden hammer; an ax used for war
MASREKAH (place of superior vines). Ge. 36:36. or for splitting wood (Pr. 25:18). [See Military.]
MAW. One of the stomachs of a ruminating animal
MASS. The Roman Catholic Church’s corruption of (De. 18:3).
the Lord’s Supper. [See Atonement, Clergy, Cup, Eastern

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