Strong's H4388 · Hebrew
מַכְתֵּשׁ
maktêsh · /mak-taysh'/
Number
H4388
Language
Hebrew
Original word
מַכְתֵּשׁ
Transliteration
maktêsh
Pronunciation
mak-taysh'
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
a mortar; by analogy, a socket (of a tooth)
KJV: hollow place, mortar.
Root / derivation: from H3806 (כָּתַשׁ);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מַכְתֵּשׁ across 2 verses.
mortar1×
place1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4388 (maktêsh) mean?
a mortar; by analogy, a socket (of a tooth)
How many times does H4388 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4388 (מַכְתֵּשׁ) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “mortar.”
How is maktêsh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4388 is rendered as “mortar” (1×), “place” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word מַכְתֵּשׁ come from?
from H3806 (כָּתַשׁ);