Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מָתַח”
Understanding mâthach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
spread out. - to stretch out 1) (Qal) to spread out
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מָתַח
Phoneticmaw-thakh'
Transliterationmâthach
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
spread out. - to stretch out 1) (Qal) to spread out
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 40:22 | “It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in:” Word: מָתַח (mâthach) |