מֶלְקָח (melqâch) — Snuffers
Hebrew word study: מֶלְקָח (melqâch), Strong's H4457. (only in dual) tweezers
Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.
(only in dual) tweezers
KJV translation words: snuffers, tongs.
Strong's H4457 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Exodus 25:38 and last appears in Isaiah 6:6.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 6)
- Exodus 25:38 — וּמַלְקָחֶיהָ — and tongs its
- Exodus 37:23 — וּמַלְקָחֶיהָ — and tongs its
- Numbers 4:9 — מַלְקָחֶיהָ — tongs its
- 1 Kings 7:49 — וְהַמֶּלְקַחַיִם — and the tongs
- 2 Chronicles 4:21 — וְהַמֶּלְקַחַיִם — and the tongs
- Isaiah 6:6 — בְּמֶלְקַחַיִם — which with tongs
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: H3947 לָקַח (lâqach).
Entries whose derivation names this word: H4558 מִסְפָּר (Miçpâr).
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Frequently asked questions
What does melqâch (H4457) mean?
(only in dual) tweezers.
How is H4457 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates H4457 as: snuffers, tongs..
How often does מֶלְקָח (melqâch) appear?
Strong's H4457 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Exodus 25:38 and last appears in Isaiah 6:6.
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