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mrqq, mrqqˀ (*marqeq, marqəqā) n.m. hypochondrium
√ rqq vb.
1
diaphragm, hypochondrium
Syr
Am2 93:4↗ ܬܫܬܡܛ ܫܢܢܗ ܕܣܝܦܟ ܐܝܟ ܒܪܩܐ܃ ܘܢܒܙܘܥ ܡܲܪܩܩܵܐ ܕܠܸܒ݁ܗܘܢ‏ : let the edge of your sword be drawn like lightning and split the membrane of their heart ; JulSok 245(119):28↗ ܘܒܥܛܗ ܠܘܩܒܠ ܡܪܩܩܗ‏ : he kicked him in the diaphragm
2
private parts
Syr
3
hilt of a sword (? see note)
Syr
P Ju3:22↗ ܘܐܬܐ ܡܪܩܩܗ ܒܬܪ ܡܚܘܬܗ‏
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The definition as the hilt of the sword depends on whether one assumes that the Syriac is following the MT and LXX traditions in interpreting the passage or has misunderstood it; otherwise, simply another example of "hypochondrium".
Page refs. in other dictionaries: LS2: 838[743]Payne-Smith ~: 3972J. Payne-Smith: 303
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