† מִשְׁגֶּה n.m. mistake Gn 43:12 (J). H4870
A mistake or error, particularly an unintentional oversight in financial matters
This noun appears in Genesis 43:12, when Jacob instructs his sons to return to Egypt with double the money: "Take double the money with you. Carry back with you the money that was returned in the mouth of your sacks. Perhaps it was a mistake." The term denotes an unintentional error or oversight—not deliberate theft or fraud but an honest mistake. Jacob, ever cautious and diplomatic, considers that the Egyptian steward might have accidentally returned their money. Acknowledging potential error shows good faith and prevents misunderstanding. The word emphasizes the unintentional nature: something gone wrong without malice, which can be corrected through honesty and restitution.
Sentidos
1. sense 1 — Denotes a mistake, error, or unintentional oversight—something wrong without malicious intent. Genesis 43:12 uses this in Jacob's instructions: return the money found in their sacks, "perhaps it was a mistake." The term emphasizes the non-deliberate nature of error, distinguishing honest mistakes from intentional fraud or theft. Jacob's diplomatic acknowledgment of possible error shows good faith: he doesn't assume theft but allows for administrative oversight. The noun reflects ancient Near Eastern commercial ethics: mistakes happen, but honest people acknowledge and rectify them. Restitution of potential errors maintains trust and prevents misunderstanding in cross-cultural business dealings. 1×
AR["سَهْوٌ"]·ben["ভুল"]·DE["ein-Versehen"]·EN["an-error"]·FR["un-erreur"]·heb["משגה"]·HI["भूल"]·ID["kekeliruan"]·IT["un-error"]·jav["klentu"]·KO["실수이다"]·PT["erro"]·RU["ошибка"]·ES["error"]·SW["kosa"]·TR["hata"]·urd["غلطی"]
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† מִשְׁגֶּה n.m. mistake Gn 43:12 (J).