Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מִפְתָּן”
Understanding miphtân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
threshold. - a stretcher, i.e. a sill 1) threshold
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מִפְתָּן
Phoneticmif-tawn'
Transliterationmiphtân
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
threshold. - a stretcher, i.e. a sill 1) threshold
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
8 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 5:5 | “Therefore neither the priests of Dagon, nor any that come into Dagon’s house, tread on the threshold of Dagon in Ashdod unto this day.” Word: מִפְתָּן (miphtân) | |
| Ezekiel 10:18 | “Then the glory of the Lord departed from off the threshold of the house, and stood over the cherubims.” Word: מִפְתָּן (miphtân) | |
| Zephaniah 1:9 | “In the same day also will I punish all those that leap on the threshold, which fill their masters’ houses with violence and deceit.” Word: מִפְתָּן (miphtân) |
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