4387. Miktam

Berean Strong's Lexicon

Miktam: Miktam

Original Word: מִכְתָּם
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: Miktam
Pronunciation: mik-tahm'
Phonetic Spelling: (mik-tawm')
Definition: Miktam
Meaning: an engraving, a poem

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning "to engrave" or "to inscribe."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Miktam" in the Septuagint or the New Testament, as it is a specific Hebrew term related to the Psalms.

Usage: The term "Miktam" is used in the titles of six Psalms (Psalms 16, 56, 57, 58, 59, and 60) and is traditionally understood to denote a type of psalm or song. The exact meaning of "Miktam" is uncertain, but it is often interpreted as "a golden psalm" or "an inscription," suggesting a composition of special significance or value.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Hebrew poetry, titles such as "Miktam" may have indicated the style, purpose, or musical setting of the psalm. These psalms are attributed to David and are often associated with times of distress or danger, reflecting themes of trust in God and deliverance. The use of "Miktam" may imply that these psalms were considered precious or worthy of preservation, possibly inscribed on tablets or other materials for posterity.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
a technical term in psalm titles.

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מִכְתָּם noun [masculine] Mikhtam, a technical term in Psalm titles, meaning unknown (ᵐ5 στηλογθαφια: compare Bae^{Ps. p. xiii f.}); always with לְדָוִד֯׃לְדָוִד ׳מ Psalm 16:1; Psalm 60:1; ׳לְדָוִד מ Psalm 56:1; Psalm 57:1; Psalm 58:1; Psalm 59:1.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Michtam

From katham; an engraving, i.e. (techn.) A poem -- Michtam.

see HEBREW katham

Forms and Transliterations

מִ֫כְתָּ֥ם מִכְתָּ֑ם מִכְתָּ֖ם מִכְתָּ֥ם מִכְתָּֽם׃ מכתם מכתם׃ michTam miḵ·tām miḵtām

Englishman's Concordance

Psalm 16:1
HEB: מִכְתָּ֥ם לְדָוִ֑ד שָֽׁמְרֵ֥נִי
KJV: < of David.>>
INT: < of David Preserve

Psalm 56:1
HEB: רְ֭חֹקִים לְדָוִ֣ד מִכְתָּ֑ם בֶּֽאֱחֹ֨ז אֹת֖וֹ
KJV: upon Jonathelemrechokim, Michtam of David,
INT: far abroad of David Michtam took the Philistines

Psalm 57:1
HEB: תַּ֭שְׁחֵת לְדָוִ֣ד מִכְתָּ֑ם בְּבָרְח֥וֹ מִפְּנֵי־
KJV: Altaschith, Michtam of David,
INT: Altaschith of David Michtam fled from

Psalm 58:1
HEB: תַּשְׁחֵ֗ת לְדָוִ֥ד מִכְתָּֽם׃ הַֽאֻמְנָ֗ם אֵ֣לֶם
KJV: Altaschith, Michtam of David.>>
INT: Altaschith of David Michtam indeed congregation

Psalm 59:1
HEB: תַּשְׁחֵת֮ לְדָוִ֪ד מִ֫כְתָּ֥ם בִּשְׁלֹ֥חַ שָׁא֑וּל
KJV: Altaschith, Michtam of David;
INT: Altaschith of David Michtam sent Saul

Psalm 60:1
HEB: שׁוּשַׁ֣ן עֵד֑וּת מִכְתָּ֖ם לְדָוִ֣ד לְלַמֵּֽד׃
KJV: upon Shushaneduth, Michtam of David,
INT: and Shushaneduth Michtam of David to teach

6 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 4387
6 Occurrences

miḵ·tām — 6 Occ.