The meaning of “מַפְתֵּחַ”
Understanding maphtêach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
key. - an opener, i.e. a key 1) key, opening instrument
מַפְתֵּחַ
key. - an opener, i.e. a key 1) key, opening instrument
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 3:25 | “And they tarried till they were ashamed: and, behold, he opened not the doors of the parlour; therefore they took a key, and opened them: and, behold, their lord was fallen down dead on the earth.” Word: מַפְתֵּחַ (maphtêach) | |
| 1 Chronicles 9:27 | “And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge was upon them, and the opening thereof every morning pertained to them.” Word: מַפְתֵּחַ (maphtêach) | |
| Isaiah 22:22 | “And the key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder; so he shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open.” Word: מַפְתֵּחַ (maphtêach) |
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