Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מַכְתֵּשׁ”
Understanding maktêsh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
hollow place, mortar. - a mortar - by analogy, a socket (of a tooth) 1) mortar
H4388
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מַכְתֵּשׁ
Phoneticmak-taysh'
Transliterationmaktêsh
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
hollow place, mortar. - a mortar - by analogy, a socket (of a tooth) 1) mortar
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 15:19 | “But God clave an hollow place that was in the jaw, and there came water thereout; and when he had drunk, his spirit came again, and he revived: wherefore he called the name thereof En–hakkore, which is in Lehi unto this day.” Word: מַכְתֵּשׁ (maktêsh) | |
| Proverbs 27:22 | “Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.” Word: מַכְתֵּשׁ (maktêsh) |
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