Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מַכְתֵּשׁ”
Understanding Maktêsh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
the same as מַכְתֵּשׁ Maktesh. - § Maktesh = "a mortar" or "deep hollow" - dell - the Maktesh, a place in Jerusalem 1) a...
H4389
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מַכְתֵּשׁ
Phoneticmak-taysh'
TransliterationMaktêsh
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
the same as מַכְתֵּשׁ Maktesh. - § Maktesh = "a mortar" or "deep hollow" - dell - the Maktesh, a place in Jerusalem 1) a hollow or valley evidently in the greater Jerusalem area
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Zephaniah 1:11 | “Howl, ye inhabitants of Maktesh, for all the merchant people are cut down; all they that bear silver are cut off.” Word: מַכְתֵּשׁ (Maktêsh) |