Strong's Lexicon maakeleth: Knife Original Word: מַאֲכֶלֶת Word Origin: Derived from the root אָכַל (akal), meaning "to eat" or "to consume." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "maakeleth," the concept of sacrifice and tools used in sacrifices can be related to Greek terms such as μαχαίρα (machaira - G3162), meaning "sword" or "knife," used in the New Testament. Usage: The term "maakeleth" specifically refers to a knife, particularly one used for sacrificial purposes. It is a tool associated with the act of cutting or preparing food, but in its biblical context, it is most notably linked to the act of sacrifice. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, knives were essential tools for daily life, used in food preparation and sacrificial rituals. The sacrificial knife, or maakeleth, held significant religious importance, as sacrifices were central to worship and covenant practices. The act of sacrifice was a profound expression of faith and obedience to God, often involving the offering of animals as a symbol of atonement or dedication. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom akal Definition a knife NASB Translation knife (3), knives (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַאֲכֶ֫לֶת noun feminine knife (as cutting instrum., or instrument for dividing, making small, compare S[iegfrom]ThLZ.Nov.17. '88) Judges 19:29; מַאֲכֶ֑לֶת Genesis 22:6,10, plural מַאֲכָלוֺת Proverbs 30:14. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance knife From 'akal; something to eat with,- i.e. A knife -- knife. see HEBREW 'akal Forms and Transliterations הַֽמַּאֲכֶ֑לֶת הַֽמַּאֲכֶ֙לֶת֙ המאכלת וּֽמַאֲכָל֪וֹת ומאכלות ham·ma·’ă·ḵe·leṯ hamma’ăḵeleṯ hammaaChelet ū·ma·’ă·ḵā·lō·wṯ ūma’ăḵālōwṯ umaachaLotLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 22:6 HEB: הָאֵ֖שׁ וְאֶת־ הַֽמַּאֲכֶ֑לֶת וַיֵּלְכ֥וּ שְׁנֵיהֶ֖ם NAS: the fire and the knife. So the two KJV: in his hand, and a knife; and they went INT: his hand the fire and the knife walked the two Genesis 22:10 Judges 19:29 Proverbs 30:14 4 Occurrences |
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