Psalms 94:22 — Word Study
WLCוַיְהִ֬י יְהוָ֣ה לִ֣י לְמִשְׂגָּ֑ב וֵ֝אלֹהַ֗י לְצ֣וּר מַחְסִֽי׃
BSABut the LORDYᵉhôvâh [Yehovah, The covenant Name of God] has beenhâyâh▸ strongholdmisgâb [high tower, defense] and my Godʼĕlôhîym [Elohim, the one supreme God] is my rocktsûwr [a boulder, foundation] of refugemachăçeh [safe place, shelter from the storm]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וַיְהִ֬י | and he has become | Verb, Qal, sequential imperfect third person masculine singular |
| יְהוָ֣ה | Yahweh | Noun proper |
| לִ֣י | of me | Preposition, suffix |
| לְמִשְׂגָּ֑ב | a refuge | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| וֵ֝אלֹהַ֗י | and God my | Conjunction, noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
| לְצ֣וּר | [the] rock of | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| מַחְסִֽי׃ | shelter my | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
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| BSB | But the LORD has been my stronghold, and my God is my rock of refuge. |
| KJV | But the LORD is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge. |
| ASV | But Jehovah hath been my high tower, And my God the rock of my refuge. |
| YLT | And Jehovah is for a high place to me, And my God [is] for a rock — my refuge, |
| WEB | But Yahweh has been my high tower, my God, the rock of my refuge. |
| BBE | But the Lord is my safe resting-place; my God is the Rock where I am safe. |
Where they part company is מַחְסִי — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence has a main clause followed by a conjunction that introduces a second clause, emphasizing the psalmist's dual reliance on God.
6 commentators on this verse
Gill, Jamieson, Trapp, AdamClarke & more — read them ›
clause
subjectיהוה
verbהָיָה
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Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — Psalms 94:22
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Context — Trust in God's Protectiongenerated
Psalms 94:22 reflects the psalmist's assurance in God's protection amidst the threats posed by the wicked. The surrounding verses depict a contrast between the corrupt and the righteous, emphasizing the psalmist's reliance on God as a fortress and refuge. This theme resonates throughout the psalms, where God is often portrayed as a protector in times of trouble, as seen in Psalm 18:2 and Psalm 62:2-6.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 94:10 | He who admonishes the nations, does He not discipline? He who teaches man, does He lack knowledge? |
| 2 | Psalm 27:1–3 | The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread? |
| 3 | Psalm 59:9–16 | I will keep watch for You, O my strength, because You, O God, are my fortress. |
| 4 | Psalm 62:2–6 | He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken. |
| 5 | Psalm 18:2 | The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 6 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יְהוָ֣ה, Yah.wehgenerated
The name יְהוָה (Yahweh) signifies the self-existent nature of God and His covenant relationship with Israel. It is often rendered as 'LORD' in English translations, highlighting His eternal and unchanging character.
In this verse, יְהוָה serves as the subject, indicating that the psalmist recognizes God as his stronghold, emphasizing the personal and protective aspect of God's nature.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb is יְהִ֬י, has been, which governs the entire sentence, establishing the psalmist's declaration of faith. The structure includes two clauses: one describing the LORD as the stronghold and the other affirming God as a rock of refuge.
The Hebrew word order places emphasis on the subject יְהוָ֣ה at the beginning, highlighting the psalmist's focus on God's protective role.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates יְהוָ֣ה as μοι, indicating a personal relationship with God. This choice reflects the intimate nature of the psalmist's trust in God's protection.
The Greek term καταφυγὴν for מִשְׂגָּב suggests a place of safety, paralleling the Hebrew meaning of a high refuge or stronghold.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalms 94:22 expresses the psalmist's trust in the LORD as a stronghold and a rock of refuge. This verse assures us that God is a safe place to turn to in times of trouble.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It means that the psalmist finds safety and security in God's protection, especially in times of distress.
The imagery of a rock suggests stability, strength, and reliability, indicating that God is a firm foundation and a safe place.
Referring to God as a refuge emphasizes His role as a protector and a source of safety during life's storms.
We learn that we can rely on God for protection and safety, especially when facing challenges or threats.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways have I experienced God as my refuge in difficult times?
- How can I strengthen my trust in God as my stronghold?
- What does it mean for me to find shelter in God during life's storms?
- How can I encourage others to seek God as their refuge?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
The early church fathers often referenced the psalms for teachings on God's protection. Here, Augustine of Hippo cites this verse to highlight God's role as a refuge in times of danger.
"And the Lord has become my refuge" [Psalms 94:22], he says. You would not seek such a refuge, if you were not in danger: but you have therefore been in danger,Early Church Fathers on Psalms 94 →
Commentators on this verse — 6 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 94:22 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleBut the Lord is my defence,.... The defence of his church and people, of all the righteous, against those great armies of their enemies that gather together against them: the Targum, in the king's
Read John Gill on Psalms 94 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryShall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee, which frameth mischief by a law?
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 94 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 94:22 But the LORD is my defence; and my God [is] the rock of my refuge.Ver. 22. But the Lord is my defence] Heb. my high place, where I am set out of their reach.
Read John Trapp on Psalms 94 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 22. The rock of my refuge.] Alluding to those natural fortifications among rocks, which are frequent in the land of Judea.
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 94 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges20–23. The doom of tyrants and the deliverance of their victims.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 94 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleBut the Lord is my defense ... - In all these purposes of the wicked; in all that they do - whether under the form and sanction of law Psalms 94:20, or by the excitement of passion - my trust is still in God.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 94 →The verse in English, compared — 16 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
But the LORD has been my stronghold, and my God is my rock of refuge.
But Yahweh has been my high tower, my God, the rock of my refuge.
But the LORD has been my stronghold, and my God is my rock of refuge.
But the Lord will protect me, and my God will shelter me.
Tyndale line
But the LORD is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge.
But Jehovah hath been my high tower, And my God the rock of my refuge.
But the LORD hath been my high tower; and my God the rock of my refuge.
But the LORD is my defense; and my God is the rock of my refuge.
But the Lord is my refuge, and my God is the rocke of mine hope.
Strictly literal
But Jehovah will be my high tower; and my God the rock of my refuge.
And Jehovah is for a high place to me, And my God [is] for a rock — my refuge,
And YHWH is for a high place to me, || And my God [is] for a rock—my refuge,
But the Lord is become my defence, and my God, the rock of my refuge.
But Yahweh has been my high tower, and my God has been the rock of my refuge.
Simplified
But the Lord protects me like a fortress; my God is the rock that keeps me safe.
But the Lord is my safe resting-place; my God is the Rock where I am safe.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text reads, "וַיְהִ֬י יְהוָ֣ה לִ֣י לְמִשְׂגָּ֑ב וֵ֝אלֹהַ֗י לְצ֣וּר מַחְסִֽי׃" which translates to, "But the LORD has been my stronghold, and my God is my rock of refuge." The Septuagint agrees with the Masoretic Text in meaning, as all seven words correspond directly, although the word order and articles differ due to the nature of Greek syntax. The Dead Sea Scrolls (4Q84) present a fragmentary text with some words restored and others supplied by an editor, but they align with the Masoretic Text in essence, indicating that the core message remains consistent across these ancient witnesses.
וַיְהִ֬י יְהוָ֣ה לִ֣י לְמִשְׂגָּ֑ב וֵ֝אלֹהַ֗י לְצ֣וּר מַחְסִֽי׃
7 of the 7 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
ויהי [יהוה] [ל׳י] [למשגב] ואלה׳י [לצור] [מחס׳י]
nothing on the leather here — 2 partly restored, 5 supplied entire by an editor.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Psalms 94:22
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
The Hebrew word הָיָה (hayah) is a primitive root meaning to exist or become, and it encompasses a range of meanings including to happen, occur, and come to pass. It is often used in narrative contexts, particularly in phrases like "and it came to pass." The word can also denote a state of being or existence, and it appears frequently in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
הָיָה 3570 vb. fall out, come to pass, become, be
Qal
Fall out, happen
occur, take place, come about, come to pass
esp. & very oft., come about, come to pass
וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.)
rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה
less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass, or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.)
Come into being, become
abs., in lively narrative, arise, appear, come
sq. prep.
become
sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.)
sq. pred. adj.
become like
sq. pred. לְ pers.
sq. לְ pred.
oft. c. לְ pred. לְ pers.
with עַל and לְ
sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of, come into the possession of
Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming)
exist, be in existence
abide, remain, continue
with word of locality, be in or at a place, be situated, stand, lie
as copula, joining subj. & pred.
H1961 הָיָה fall out, come to pass, become, be .. . . Fall out, happen
. occur, take place, come about, come to pass
. esp. & very oft., come about, come to pass . . וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.)
. rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה
. less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass, or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.)
. Come into being, become . . abs., in lively narrative, arise, appear, come
. sq. prep.
. become . sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.)
. sq. pred. adj.
. become like
. sq. pred. + לְ pers.
. sq. לְ pred.
. oft. c. לְ pred. + לְ pers.
. with עַל and לְ
. sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of, come into the possession of
. Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming) . exist, be in existence
. abide, remain, continue
1961 hayah haw-yaw
a primitive root (compare 1933); to exist, i.e. be or become,
come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or
auxiliary):--beacon, X altogether, be(-come), accomplished,
committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint,
fall, + follow, happen, X have, last, pertain, quit
(one-)self, require, X use.
see HEBREW for 01933
הָיָה (ha.yah) — to be.
1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out
1a) (Qal)
1a1) ---
1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass
1a1b) to come about, come to pass
1a2) to come into being, become
1a2a) to arise, appear, come
1a2b) to become
1a2b1) to become
1a2b2) to become like
1a2b3) to be instituted, be established
1a3) to be
1a3a) to exist, be in existence
1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time)
1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality)
1a3d) to accompany, be with
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about
1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · sequential imperfect third person masculine singularHc/Vqw3ms
be-kum':
(1) Greek ginomai, used in New Testament for a change of state, corresponding to Hebrew hayah of Old Testament. Compare Mt 18:3 with De 27:9.
(2) For what is fitting, suitable, proper, in New Testament: "prepei" (Mt 3:15; Eph 5:3; 1Ti 2:10); in Old Testament, na'awah, na'ah, Ps 93:5: "Holiness becometh thy house." in this sense, the adverb "becomingly" must be interpreted: "Walk becomingly toward them that are without" (1Th 4:12), i.e. in a way that is consistent with your profession.
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) is the proper name of the God of Israel, often rendered as Jehovah or the Lord. It signifies the self-existent or eternal nature of God. The name is closely associated with the revelation to Moses in Exodus 3:12-15 and is used in conjunction with other terms to denote sacred places. Some scholars suggest it derives from a root meaning 'to bring into being.'
יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יַהְוֶה n.pr.dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים) 2. Many recent scholars explain יַהְוֶה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה) the one bringing into being, life-giver)
יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb
יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D
the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy
יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of Yahweh
base
H3068 יהוה i.e. יַהְוֶה n. pr. dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel
3068 Yhovah yeh-ho-vaw'
from 1961; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish
national name of God:--Jehovah, the Lord. Compare 3050, 3069.
see HEBREW for 01961
see HEBREW for 03050
see HEBREW for 03069
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — LORD.
Jehovah = "the existing One"
1) the proper name of the one true God
1a) unpronounced except with the vowel pointings of a.do.na (אֲדֹנָי "Lord" H0136)
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — The Lord.
Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — (Jerusalem of) the Lord.
Combined with ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
N-proper — Noun properHNpt
נִי (ni) — me.
Personal object pronoun - suffix for propositions and verbs without an object: 1st person singular
HR/Sp1bs — Preposition · suffixHR/Sp1bs
מִשְׂגָּב (misgab) refers to a secure height or retreat, often understood as a refuge or stronghold. It can denote a lofty or inaccessible place, and is specifically mentioned as a location in Moab in Jeremiah 48:1. The term emphasizes both physical elevation and the concept of safety.
ref
H4869a מִשְׂגָּב secure height, retreat H4869b מִשְׂגָּב in Moab
4869 misgab mis-gawb'
from 7682; properly, a cliff (or other lofty or inaccessible
place); abstractly, altitude; figuratively, a refuge:--
defence, high fort (tower), refuge, Misgab, a place in
Moab:--Misgab.
see HEBREW for 07682
מִשְׂגָּב (mis.gav) — high refuge.
1) high place, refuge, secure height, retreat
1a) stronghold
1b) refuge (of God)
מִשְׂגָּב (mis.gav) — Misgab.
Word sometimes translated as a name, only mentioned at Jer.48.1
§ Misgab = "height"
a place in Moab
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHR/Ncmsa
ref'-uj: A place of resort and safety. The principal words in the Old Testament are machceh (Ps 14:6; 46:1; 62:7,8; Isa 4:6, etc.), and manoc (2Sa 22:3; Ps 59:16, etc.), both applied chiefly to God as a "refuge" for His people. For the King James Version "refuge" in De 33:27, the Revised Version (British and American) has "dwelling-place," and in Ps 9:9, "high tower." Conversely, the Revised Version (British and American) has "refuge" for the King James Version "shelter" in Ps 61:3, and "hope" in
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From the avenger of blood Ex 21:13,14; Nu 35:11-32; De 4:41-43; 19:2-13; Jos 20:1-6
אֱלֹהִים (elohiym) is a plural noun meaning 'gods' or 'God,' often referring to the supreme deity in the Old Testament. It encompasses divine beings, rulers, and judges, reflecting divine majesty and power. The term can also denote angels and is used in a superlative sense. Notably, it is sometimes combined with יהוה (YHWH), the personal name of God.
אֱלֹהִים 2570 n.m.pl.
pl. in number.
rulers, judges, either as divine representatives at sacred places or as reflecting divine majesty and power
divine ones, superhuman beings including God and angels
angels
gods
pl. intensive
god or goddess
godlike one
works of God, or things belongng to him
God
הָאֱלֹהִים the (true) God
אֱלֹהִים = God
base
H430 אֱלֹהִים n. m. pl. . pl. in number. . rulers, judges, either asdivine representatives at sacred places or as reflecting divine majesty and power
. divine ones, superhuman beings including God and angels
. angels
. gods
. pl. intensive . god or goddess
. godlike one
. works of God, or things belongng to him
. God
. הָאֱלֹהִים the (true) God
. אֱלֹהִים = God
430 'elohiym el-o-heem'
plural of 433; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically
used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the
supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to
magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative:--angels, X
exceeding, God (gods)(-dess, -ly), X (very) great, judges, X
mighty.
see HEBREW for 0433
אֱלֹהִים (e.lo.him) — God.
This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God"
Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
אֱלֹהִים (e.lo.him) — (LORD)-Elohe.
Combined with ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068)
אֱלֹהִים (e.lo.him) — (Gibeath)-elohim.
Combined with giv.ah (גִּבְעָה "Gibeath" H1389)
Conj | N-mp | Suff — Conjunction · noun common masculine plural construct · suffixHC/Ncmpc/Sp1bs
צוּר (tsur) means rock or cliff, often referring to a sharp rock or boulder. It can also signify a refuge or an edge, and is used in various contexts, including references to God as a rock. The word is built from the root associated with strong, compressed formations, and it appears in different forms, such as in the phrase 'rock of God.'
צוּר n.m. rock, cliff
base
H6697 צוּר rock, cliff
6697 tsuwr tsoor
or tsur {tsoor}; from 6696; properly, a cliff (or sharp rock,
as compressed); generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a
refuge; also an edge (as precipitous):--edge, X (mighty) God
(one), rock, X sharp, stone, X strength, X strong. See also
1049.
see HEBREW for 06696
see HEBREW for 01049
צוּר (tsur) — Rocks (of Goats).
Combined with ya.el (יָעֵל "Wildgoats'" H3277)
This name means rock, cliff
צוּר (tsur) — rock.
1) rock, cliff
1a) rocky wall, cliff
1b) rock (with flat surface)
1c) block of stone, boulder
1d) rock (specific)
1e) rock (of God)
1f) rock (of heathen gods) n pr dei
1g) Rock
Aramaic equivalent: tur (טוּר "mountain" H2906)
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular constructHR/Ncmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
מַחְסֶּה (machaceh) refers to a refuge or shelter, both literally and figuratively. It conveys meanings of protection from danger or storms, and can also imply a place of trust or hope. The word is derived from a root meaning to cover or protect, and is used in contexts that emphasize safety.
מַחְסֶּה n.m. refuge, shelter
base
H4268 מַחְסֶּה refuge, shelter
4268 machaceh makh-as-eh'
or machceh {makh-seh'}; from 2620; a shelter (literally or
figuratively):--hope, (place of) refuge, shelter, trust.
see HEBREW for 02620
מַחְסֶּה (ma.cha.seh) — refuge.
1) refuge, shelter
1a) from rain or storm, from danger
1b) of falsehood
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp1bs