4458. meltachah
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meltachah: Wardrobe, Garment Chamber

Original Word: מֶלְתָּחָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: meltachah
Pronunciation: mel-taw-khaw'
Phonetic Spelling: (mel-taw-khaw')
Definition: Wardrobe, Garment Chamber
Meaning: a wardrobe

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
vestry

From an unused root meaning to spread out; a wardrobe (i.e. Room where clothing is spread) -- vestry.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
probably wardrobe, wearing apparel
NASB Translation
wardrobe (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
מֶלְתָּחָה noun feminine apparently wardrobe, wearing apparel (Ethiopic tunic); — only in וַיּאֹמֶר הוֺצֵא לְבוּשׁ ׳לַאֲשֶׁר עַלהַֿמ 2 Kings 10:22; ᵐ5 ἐπὶ τοῦ [οἴκου] μεσθααλ (μισθ’); ᵑ9 super vestes.

לתך (√ of following, meaning unknown, compare LagOr. ii. 32 f.).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to arrange.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for מֶלְתָּחָה, as the concept of a wardrobe or specific storage for garments is more culturally specific to the Hebrew context. However, related Greek terms might include those associated with clothing or storage, though they would not capture the exact nuance of the Hebrew term.

Usage: The term מֶלְתָּחָה appears in the context of a wardrobe or storage for garments, specifically in the context of the temple or royal settings.

Context: The Hebrew word מֶלְתָּחָה (meltachah) is used to denote a wardrobe or a storage place for garments. It is found in the context of the temple, where garments for the priests or other sacred purposes might be stored. The term suggests an organized space, reflecting the root meaning of arranging or setting in order. In the ancient Near Eastern context, such a wardrobe would have been an important part of temple or royal architecture, ensuring that garments were kept in good condition and readily accessible for use in religious or ceremonial functions. The use of מֶלְתָּחָה in the Hebrew Bible underscores the importance of order and preparation in worship and service, reflecting the broader cultural and religious values of the time.

Forms and Transliterations
הַמֶּלְתָּחָ֔ה המלתחה ham·mel·tā·ḥāh hammeltaChah hammeltāḥāh
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Englishman's Concordance
2 Kings 10:22
HEB: לַֽאֲשֶׁר֙ עַל־ הַמֶּלְתָּחָ֔ה הוֹצֵ֣א לְב֔וּשׁ
NAS: [was] in charge of the wardrobe, Bring
KJV: And he said unto him that [was] over the vestry, Bring forth
INT: who charge of the wardrobe Bring garments

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Strong's Hebrew 4458
1 Occurrence


ham·mel·tā·ḥāh — 1 Occ.















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