Strong's H4973 · Hebrew
מְתַלְּעָה
mᵉthallᵉʻâh · /meth-al-leh-aw'/
Number
H4973
Language
Hebrew
Original word
מְתַלְּעָה
Transliteration
mᵉthallᵉʻâh
Pronunciation
meth-al-leh-aw'
KJV occurrences
3 verses
Definition
properly, a biter, i.e. a tooth
KJV: cheek (jaw) tooth, jaw.
Root / derivation: contr. from H3216 (יָלַע);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מְתַלְּעָה across 3 verses.
teeth2×
jaws1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4973 (mᵉthallᵉʻâh) mean?
properly, a biter, i.e. a tooth
How many times does H4973 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4973 (מְתַלְּעָה) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “teeth.”
How is mᵉthallᵉʻâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4973 is rendered as “teeth” (2×), “jaws” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word מְתַלְּעָה come from?
contr. from H3216 (יָלַע);