Lexicon Maktesh: Mortar Original Word: מַכְתֵּשׁ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Maktesh The same as maktesh; dell; the Maktesh, a place in Jerusalem -- Maktesh. see HEBREW maktesh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom maktesh Definition a place probably in Jer. NASB Translation mortar (1). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb כָּתַשׁ (katash), meaning "to pound" or "to crush."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for מַכְתֵּשׁ in the Strong's Greek lexicon, as it is a specific Hebrew term with a unique cultural and historical context. However, Greek terms related to judgment or destruction, such as κρίσις (krisis, Strong's Greek 2920) or καταστροφή (katastrophē, Strong's Greek 2692), may conceptually align with the themes associated with Maktesh in Zephaniah. Usage: The word מַכְתֵּשׁ appears in the Hebrew Bible in Zephaniah 1:11, where it is used to describe a specific area in Jerusalem known for its commercial activity, likely a market or trading district. Context: • Maktesh is mentioned in the book of Zephaniah as a place of impending judgment. Zephaniah 1:11 states, "Wail, O dwellers of the hollow, for all your merchants will be silenced; all who weigh out silver will be cut off." This verse indicates that Maktesh was a bustling commercial area, possibly a market or trading district within Jerusalem, where merchants and traders conducted business. The name itself, meaning "mortar" or "hollow," suggests a depression or valley-like area, which could have been a natural location for such activities. The prophetic context of Zephaniah highlights the impending divine judgment on the economic practices and the people associated with this area, reflecting a broader theme of accountability and divine justice. The use of the term "Maktesh" in this context underscores the transient nature of wealth and the certainty of divine retribution against corrupt practices. Forms and Transliterations הַמַּכְתֵּ֑שׁ המכתש hammachTeshLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Zephaniah 1:11 HEB: הֵילִ֖ילוּ יֹשְׁבֵ֣י הַמַּכְתֵּ֑שׁ כִּ֤י נִדְמָה֙ NAS: O inhabitants of the Mortar, For all KJV: ye inhabitants of Maktesh, for all the merchant INT: Wail inhabitants of the Mortar for will be silenced 1 Occurrence |
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