מַחְתֶּרֶת (machtereth) — Breaking up
Hebrew word study: מַחְתֶּרֶת (machtereth), Strong's H4290. a burglary; figuratively, unexpected examination
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a burglary; figuratively, unexpected examination
KJV translation words: breaking up, secret search.
Strong's H4290 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Exodus 22:2 and last appears in Jeremiah 2:34.
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Verses (all 2)
- Exodus 22:2 — בַּמַּחְתֶּרֶת — in the breaking in
- Jeremiah 2:34 — בַמַּחְתֶּרֶת — in the breaking in
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Named in this entry's derivation: H2864 חָתַר (châthar).
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What does machtereth (H4290) mean?
A burglary; figuratively, unexpected examination.
How is H4290 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates H4290 as: breaking up, secret search..
How often does מַחְתֶּרֶת (machtereth) appear?
Strong's H4290 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Exodus 22:2 and last appears in Jeremiah 2:34.
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