Strong's H3979 · Hebrew
מַאֲכֶלֶת
maʼăkeleth · /mah-ak-eh'-leth/
Number
H3979
Language
Hebrew
Original word
מַאֲכֶלֶת
Transliteration
maʼăkeleth
Pronunciation
mah-ak-eh'-leth
KJV occurrences
4 verses
Definition
something to eat with,i.e. a knife
KJV: knife.
Root / derivation: from H398 (אָכַל);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מַאֲכֶלֶת across 4 verses.
knife3×
knives1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis2 verses
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3979 (maʼăkeleth) mean?
something to eat with,i.e. a knife
How many times does H3979 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3979 (מַאֲכֶלֶת) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “knife.”
How is maʼăkeleth translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3979 is rendered as “knife” (3×), “knives” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word מַאֲכֶלֶת come from?
from H398 (אָכַל);