Strong's H4274 · Hebrew
מַחְצֵב
machtsêb · /makh-tsabe'/
Number
H4274
Language
Hebrew
Original word
מַחְצֵב
Transliteration
machtsêb
Pronunciation
makh-tsabe'
KJV occurrences
3 verses
Definition
properly, a hewing; concretely, a quarry
KJV: hewed(-n).
Root / derivation: from H2672 (חָצַב);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מַחְצֵב across 3 verses.
hewn2×
hewed1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
2 Kings2 verses
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4274 (machtsêb) mean?
properly, a hewing; concretely, a quarry
How many times does H4274 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4274 (מַחְצֵב) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “hewn.”
How is machtsêb translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4274 is rendered as “hewn” (2×), “hewed” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word מַחְצֵב come from?
from H2672 (חָצַב);