Strong's H4290 · Hebrew
מַחְתֶּרֶת
machtereth · /makh-teh'-reth/
Number
H4290
Language
Hebrew
Original word
מַחְתֶּרֶת
Transliteration
machtereth
Pronunciation
makh-teh'-reth
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
a burglary; figuratively, unexpected examination
KJV: breaking up, secret search.
Root / derivation: from H2864 (חָתַר);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מַחְתֶּרֶת across 2 verses.
search1×
up1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Exodus1 verse
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4290 (machtereth) mean?
a burglary; figuratively, unexpected examination
How many times does H4290 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4290 (מַחְתֶּרֶת) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “search.”
How is machtereth translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4290 is rendered as “search” (1×), “up” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word מַחְתֶּרֶת come from?
from H2864 (חָתַר);