מַפְתֵּחַ (maphtêach) — Key

Hebrew word study: מַפְתֵּחַ (maphtêach), Strong's H4668. an opener, i.e. a key

HebrewStrong's H4668
Quick definition
Hebrew word
מַפְתֵּחַ (maphtêach)
Pronounced: maf-tay'-akh

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

an opener, i.e. a key

Word study
Derivation: from H6605 (פָּתַח);

KJV translation words: key.

Where this word appears

Strong's H4668 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Judges 3:25 and last appears in Isaiah 22:22.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

the key ×2the key of ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

הַמַּפְתֵּחַ ×2מַפְתֵּחַ ×1

Books where it appears most

Judges ×11 Chronicles ×1Isaiah ×1

Verses (all 3)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: H6605 פָּתַח (pâthach).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does maphtêach (H4668) mean?

An opener, i.e. a key.

How is H4668 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H4668 as: key..

How often does מַפְתֵּחַ (maphtêach) appear?

Strong's H4668 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Judges 3:25 and last appears in Isaiah 22:22.