◄ 4668. maphteach ►
Strong's Lexicon maphteach: Key Original Word: מַפְתֵּחַ Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: maphteach Pronunciation: maf-teh'-akh Phonetic Spelling: (maf-tay'-akh) Definition: Key Meaning: an opener, a key Word Origin: From the root פָּתַח (pathach), meaning "to open." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2807 (κλείς, kleis) - Used in the New Testament, such as in Matthew 16:19: "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven." Usage: The term "maphteach" refers to a physical key, an instrument used to open or unlock something. In the biblical context, it is often used metaphorically to signify authority, access, or the ability to unlock spiritual or physical doors. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, keys were significant symbols of power and authority. They were often large and made of wood or metal, carried by those who had the authority to open doors, whether literal or metaphorical. The concept of a key as a symbol of authority is evident in various ancient texts, including the Bible, where it often represents the power to grant or restrict access. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from pathach Definition a key NASB Translation key (2), opening (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַפְתֵּחַ noun masculine key (opening instrument); — ׳מ absolute Judges 3:25; 1 Chronicles 9:27; construct Isaiah 22:22 = (figurative). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance key From pathach; an opener, i.e. A key -- key. see HEBREW pathach Forms and Transliterations הַמַּפְתֵּ֙חַ֙ המפתח מַפְתֵּ֥חַ מפתח ham·map̄·tê·aḥ hammafTeach hammap̄têaḥ mafTeach map̄·tê·aḥ map̄têaḥ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Judges 3:25 HEB: וַיִּקְח֤וּ אֶת־ הַמַּפְתֵּ֙חַ֙ וַיִּפְתָּ֔חוּ וְהִנֵּה֙ NAS: Therefore they took the key and opened KJV: therefore they took a key, and opened INT: of the roof took the key and opened and behold Isaiah 22:22 HEB: וְנָתַתִּ֛י מַפְתֵּ֥חַ בֵּית־ דָּוִ֖ד NAS: Then I will set the key of the house KJV: And the key of the house of David INT: will set the key of the house of David 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 4668 2 Occurrences ham·map̄·tê·aḥ — 1 Occ. map̄·tê·aḥ — 1 Occ.