What does מַאֲכֶלֶת · μάχαιρα mean in the Bible?
מַאֲכֶלֶת · μάχαιρα is a Hebrew phrase meaning "cutting instrument or knife".
Hebrew · H3979, G3162
מַאֲכֶלֶת
Something to eat with, i.e. a knife · sword
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מַאֲכֶלֶת H3979 something to eat with, i.e. a knife
μάχαιρα G3162 sword
Pronunciation máchaira
Short sword or dagger, distinct from larger broad swords; metaphorically, instrument of judgment and division.
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What does מַאֲכֶלֶת (maakeleth) mean in the Bible?
מַאֲכֶלֶת · μάχαιρα is a Hebrew phrase meaning "cutting instrument or knife".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H3979, G3162?
H3979, G3162 is connected to 4 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. cutting instrument or knife
Strong's H3979, G3162
Lexical occurrences 4 verses Source Gloss
cutting instrument or knife
Word Origins
מַאֲכֶלֶת is built from this root:
Sources
MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0
Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0
Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain