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Definition and Etymology:The term "Mesh" is not directly referenced as a standalone entry in the Bible. However, it is often associated with the concept of weaving or interlacing, which can be metaphorically linked to various biblical themes and narratives. The word "mesh" itself is derived from the Old English "mæscre," meaning a net or network, which aligns with the biblical use of nets in fishing and other activities.
Biblical Context and Usage:While "mesh" as a specific term does not appear in the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of nets and weaving is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. Nets are frequently mentioned in the context of fishing, a common occupation in biblical times, especially in the New Testament.
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Fishing Nets: In the Gospels, Jesus calls His first disciples, who were fishermen by trade. The use of nets is central to their livelihood. In
Matthew 4:19 , Jesus says, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." This metaphorical use of fishing and nets illustrates the disciples' future role in gathering people into the Kingdom of God.
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Symbolism of Nets: Nets are also used symbolically in the Bible to represent entrapment or judgment. In
Ecclesiastes 9:12 , it is written, "For surely no man knows his time: Like fish caught in a cruel net or birds trapped in a snare, so the sons of men are ensnared in an evil time when it suddenly falls upon them." Here, the net symbolizes the unforeseen and inescapable nature of divine judgment.
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Weaving and Craftsmanship: The concept of weaving, akin to creating a mesh, is seen in the construction of the Tabernacle and the garments of the priests.
Exodus 35:35 speaks of God endowing craftsmen with skill: "He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen, and as weavers—men of all kinds of skilled work and designers." This highlights the importance of craftsmanship and the intricate work involved in creating sacred items.
Theological Implications:The imagery of nets and weaving in the Bible often conveys deeper spiritual truths. The act of fishing with nets is a powerful metaphor for evangelism and the gathering of believers. It underscores the mission of the Church to reach out and bring people into a relationship with Christ. Additionally, the concept of being ensnared in a net serves as a warning against the entrapments of sin and the inevitability of divine justice.
Cultural and Historical Insights:In ancient Israel, fishing was a vital industry, particularly around the Sea of Galilee. The use of nets was essential for catching fish, which were a staple in the diet and economy of the region. The craftsmanship involved in making nets and woven items reflects the skill and artistry valued in biblical times.
Related Entries:· Fishing
· Weaving
· Nets
· Tabernacle
· Discipleship
· Judgment
References in Scripture:·
Matthew 4:19·
Ecclesiastes 9:12·
Exodus 35:35This entry provides an overview of the concept of "mesh" as it relates to biblical themes and narratives, drawing connections between the practical use of nets and the spiritual lessons they convey.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
n.) The opening or space enclosed by the threads of a net between knot and knot, or the threads inclosing such a space; network; a net.
2. (n.) The engagement of the teeth of wheels, or of a wheel and rack.
3. (v. t.) To catch in a mesh.
4. (v. i.) To engage with each other, as the teeth of wheels.
Strong's Hebrew
4878. meshubah -- turning back, apostasy... meshubah or meshubah. 4879 . turning back, apostasy. Transliteration: meshubah
or meshubah Phonetic Spelling: (
mesh-oo-baw') Short Definition: faithless.
...4920. Meshelemyah -- a Levite
... Meshelemyah or Meshelemyahu. 4921 . a Levite. Transliteration: Meshelemyah or
Meshelemyahu Phonetic Spelling: (mesh-eh-lem-yaw') Short Definition: Meshelemiah...
4875. meshoah -- desolation
... desolation, waste. Or mshoah {mesh-o-aw'}; from the same as show'; (a) ruin, abstractly
(the act) or concretely (the wreck) -- desolation, waste....
4933. meshissah -- booty, plunder
... 4932, 4933. meshissah. 4934 . booty, plunder. Transliteration: meshissah
Phonetic Spelling: (mesh-is-saw') Short Definition: plunder....
5885. En Shemesh -- "spring of (the) sun," a place on the border...
... "spring of (the) sun," a place on the border between Judah and Benjamin.
Transliteration: En Shemesh Phonetic Spelling: (ane sheh'-mesh) Short Definition:...
4879. meshugah -- error
... 4878, 4879. meshugah. 4880 . error. Transliteration: meshugah Phonetic
Spelling: (mesh-oo-gaw') Short Definition: error. Word Origin...
8122. shemash -- sun
... 8121, 8122. shemash. 8123 . sun. Transliteration: shemash Phonetic Spelling:
(sheh'-mesh) Short Definition: sunset. Word Origin...
4877. Meshobab -- a Simeonite
... 4876, 4877. Meshobab. 4878 . a Simeonite. Transliteration: Meshobab Phonetic
Spelling: (mesh-o-bawb') Short Definition: Meshobab....
4923. meshammah -- devastation, waste, horror
... 4922, 4923. meshammah. 4924 . devastation, waste, horror. Transliteration:
meshammah Phonetic Spelling: (mesh-am-maw') Short Definition: waste....
570. emesh -- yesterday
... 569, 570. emesh. 571 . yesterday. Transliteration: emesh Phonetic Spelling:
(eh'-mesh) Short Definition: yesterday. Word Origin...
Library
Infancy.
... Sleep on, thou little one, in thy "rosymesh of infancy," in the first buddings
of thy being! These hours of thy innocence are the happiest of thy life....
Hymn Before Meat
... Lo! with wovenmesh the seine Swimming shoals draws from the wave: Nor do fish the
bait disdain Till they feel the barb's swift pain, Captives of the food they...
The Adventures of Achamoth Outside the Pleroma the Mission of...
... practised herself in the part of Catullus' Laureolus, [6774] and given over, as
it were, to that passion of hers in a manifold and complicatedmesh, she began...
The Divine Action.
... It is a writing in cypher in which we find nothing but confusion, and entangled
mesh from which no one would expect to hear the voice of God....
The Power of Meditation
... This perfect, clear perception, which is Truth,. A baffling and perverting
carnalmesh. Blinds it, and makes all error; and to know,....
On the Epistle to the Galatians the Abolition of the Ordinances of...
... introduce a gospel! But you thus entangle yourself still more. For this
is now themesh in which you are caught. To affirm that...
The Early Welcome and the First Ministers of the King
... The one pair of brothers left their nets floating in the water; the other left
their father with themesh and the twine in his old hands....
Valentine Weigel and Nature Mysticism
... fulness; and around, Wall upon wall, the gross flesh hems it in, This perfect, clear
perception"which is truth, A baffling and perverting carnalmesh Binds it...
Letter B
... Bowman, Jabez "Received 1814, Located 1817 * Bowman, John "Received 1812, Located
1817 * Bowman, Peyton G. "Received 1834 * Boyce,Mesh ach, "Received...
The Boy Hugh
... Her lovely hair that vied with gold was partly veiled and partly strayed around
her ivory neck. Her little ear, a curved shell, bore up the goldenmesh....
Thesaurus
Mesh (1 Occurrence)... 2. (n.) The engagement of the teeth of wheels, or of a wheel and rack. 3. (vt) To
catch in a
mesh.
... Multi-Version Concordance
Mesh (1 Occurrence).
...En-she'mesh (2 Occurrences)
En-she'mesh. En-shemesh, En-she'mesh. Enshrouded . Multi-Version
Concordance En-she'mesh (2 Occurrences). Joshua 15:7...
Beth-she'mesh (20 Occurrences)
Beth-she'mesh. Beth-shemesh, Beth-she'mesh. Beth-shemeshite .
Multi-Version Concordance Beth-she'mesh (20 Occurrences)....
Ir-she'mesh (1 Occurrence)
Ir-she'mesh. Ir-shemesh, Ir-she'mesh. Iru . Multi-Version Concordance
Ir-she'mesh (1 Occurrence). Joshua 19:41 And the...
Ir-shemesh (1 Occurrence)
Ir-shemesh. Irshemesh, Ir-shemesh. Ir-she'mesh . Int.... IR-SHEMESH. ur-she'-mesh,
ir-she'-mesh (`ir shemesh, "city of the sun"). See BETH-SHEMESH; HERES....
En-shemesh (2 Occurrences)
En-shemesh. Enshemesh, En-shemesh. En-she'mesh . Easton's Bible Dictionary...
Enshemesh, En-shemesh. En-she'mesh . Reference Bible.
Naph'tali (47 Occurrences)
... Judges 1:33 Naph'tali did not drive out the inhabitants of Beth-she'mesh, or the
inhabitants of Beth-anath, but dwelt among the Canaanites, the inhabitants of...
Irshemesh (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia IR-SHEMESH. ur-she'-mesh, ir-she'-mesh (`ir shemesh,
"city of the sun"). See BETH-SHEMESH; HERES. Multi-Version Concordance...
Beth-shemesh (19 Occurrences)
Beth-shemesh. Bethshemesh, Beth-shemesh. Beth-she'mesh . Easton's Bible Dictionary...
(ASV BBE DBY JPS WBS). Bethshemesh, Beth-shemesh. Beth-she'mesh ....
Mesech (1 Occurrence)
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