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( îִùְׂàֵú , maseth', a lifting up, as of the hands, Psa_141:2; or of flame, Jdg_20:38; Jdg_20:40; so of a sign, Jer_6:1; hence an oracle or “burden,” Lam_2:14), properly a gift (“ oblation,” “reward,” etc., Est_2:18; Jer_40:5; Amos v. 11); also tribute (“oblation,” “collection,” 2Ch_24:6; 2Ch_24:9; Eze_20:40); specially a portion of food to a guest (Gen_43:34; 2Sa_11:8). SEE EATING.