Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מֶלֶט”
Understanding meleṭ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
clay. - cement (from its plastic smoothness) 1) mortar, cement, clay (flooring)
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מֶלֶט
Phoneticmeh'-let
Transliterationmeleṭ
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
clay. - cement (from its plastic smoothness) 1) mortar, cement, clay (flooring)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 43:9 | “Take great stones in thine hand, and hide them in the clay in the brickkiln, which is at the entry of Pharaoh’s house in Tahpanhes, in the sight of the men of Judah;” Word: מֶלֶט (meleṭ) |