Strong's H4718 · Hebrew
מַקֶּבֶת
maqqebeth · /mak-keh'-beth/
Number
H4718
Language
Hebrew
Original word
מַקֶּבֶת
Transliteration
maqqebeth
Pronunciation
mak-keh'-beth
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
properly, a perforator, i.e. a hammer (as piercing); also (intransitively) a perforation, i.e. a quarry
KJV: hammer, hole.
Root / derivation: from H5344 (נָקַב);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מַקֶּבֶת across 2 verses.
hammer1×
hole1×
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 H4718 (maqqebeth) mean?
properly, a perforator, i.e. a hammer (as piercing); also (intransitively) a perforation, i.e. a quarry
How many times does H4718 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4718 (מַקֶּבֶת) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “hammer.”
How is maqqebeth translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4718 is rendered as “hammer” (1×), “hole” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word מַקֶּבֶת come from?
from H5344 (נָקַב);