Strong's Lexicon Maktesh: Mortar Original Word: מַכְתֵּשׁ Word Origin: From the root verb כָּתַשׁ (katash), meaning "to pound" or "to crush." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance for "Maktesh," as it is a specific Hebrew term. However, the concept of a mortar or grinding can be related to Greek terms like "μύλος" (mylos), meaning "millstone." Usage: The term "Maktesh" refers to a mortar, a bowl-shaped vessel used for grinding or crushing substances. In a biblical context, it is used metaphorically to describe a place of judgment or destruction. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, a mortar was an essential household tool used for grinding grains, spices, and other substances. The imagery of a mortar would have been familiar to the original audience, symbolizing thoroughness and completeness in the process of crushing or grinding. The term "Maktesh" is also used to describe a specific location in Jerusalem, possibly a market district or a valley known for its commercial activity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom maktesh Definition a place probably in Jer. NASB Translation mortar (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Maktesh The same as maktesh; dell; the Maktesh, a place in Jerusalem -- Maktesh. see HEBREW maktesh Forms and Transliterations הַמַּכְתֵּ֑שׁ המכתש hammachTeshLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Zephaniah 1:11 HEB: הֵילִ֖ילוּ יֹשְׁבֵ֣י הַמַּכְתֵּ֑שׁ כִּ֤י נִדְמָה֙ NAS: O inhabitants of the Mortar, For all KJV: ye inhabitants of Maktesh, for all the merchant INT: Wail inhabitants of the Mortar for will be silenced 1 Occurrence |
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