Strong's H4457 · Hebrew
מֶלְקָח
melqâch · /mel-kawkh'/
Number
H4457
Language
Hebrew
Original word
מֶלְקָח
Transliteration
melqâch
Pronunciation
mel-kawkh'
KJV occurrences
6 verses
Definition
(only in dual) tweezers
KJV: snuffers, tongs.
Root / derivation: or מַלְקָח; from H3947 (לָקַח);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מֶלְקָח across 6 verses.
tongs5×
snuffers1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Exodus2 verses
2 Chronicles1 verse
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4457 (melqâch) mean?
(only in dual) tweezers
How many times does H4457 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4457 (מֶלְקָח) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “tongs.”
How is melqâch translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4457 is rendered as “tongs” (5×), “snuffers” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word מֶלְקָח come from?
or מַלְקָח; from H3947 (לָקַח);