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H4200 · Hebrew · Old Testament
מֶזֶו
Mezev
Noun, masculine
Storehouse, barn

Definition

The rare noun mezev refers to a storehouse or storage facility, possibly a granary or barn. Its rarity in the biblical text has led to some discussion of its precise meaning, but the context in Psalm 144 associates it with agricultural abundance.

Usage & Theological Significance

The storehouse in Scripture represents both divine provision and human responsibility. Solomon's storehouses (1 Kings 9:19) signified administrative wisdom. The prophetic challenge to bring the full tithe 'into the storehouse' (Malachi 3:10) uses the concept to call Israel back to covenant faithfulness. God's promise to 'open the windows of heaven' in response is the divine counterpart — cosmic storehouses of blessing responding to human obedience. Jesus's parable of the rich fool building bigger barns (Luke 12:18) warns against trusting storehouses rather than God.

Key Bible Verses

Psalm 144:13 May our granaries be full, providing all kinds of produce; may our sheep bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our fields.
Deuteronomy 28:8 The LORD will command the blessing on you in your barns and in all that you undertake.
Proverbs 3:10 Then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.
Joel 1:17 The seed shrivels under the clods; the storehouses are desolate; the granaries are torn down because the grain has dried up.
Haggai 2:19 Is the seed yet in the barn? Indeed, the vine, the fig tree, the pomegranate, and the olive tree have yielded nothing.

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