Strong's H4668 · Hebrew
מַפְתֵּחַ
maphtêach · /maf-tay'-akh/
Number
H4668
Language
Hebrew
Original word
מַפְתֵּחַ
Transliteration
maphtêach
Pronunciation
maf-tay'-akh
KJV occurrences
3 verses
Definition
an opener, i.e. a key
KJV: key.
Root / derivation: from H6605 (פָּתַח);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מַפְתֵּחַ across 3 verses.
key2×
opening1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Chronicles1 verse
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4668 (maphtêach) mean?
an opener, i.e. a key
How many times does H4668 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4668 (מַפְתֵּחַ) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “key.”
How is maphtêach translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4668 is rendered as “key” (2×), “opening” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word מַפְתֵּחַ come from?
from H6605 (פָּתַח);