Strong’s H4957 · Hebrew

מַשְׂרֵקָה
Masrêqâh
mas-ray-kaw'

Definition

Masrekah, a place in Idumaea

Etymology

a form for H7796 (שׂוֹרֵק) used denominatively; vineyard;

Where the KJV renders it

  • Masrekah

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