Lexicon miphtach: Opening, entrance, doorway Original Word: מִפְתָּח Strong's Exhaustive Concordance opening From pathach; an aperture, i.e. (figuratively) utterance -- opening. see HEBREW pathach NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pathach Definition an opening, utterance NASB Translation opening (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מִפְתָּח] noun [masculine] opening, utterance; — construct מִפְתַּח שְׂפָתַיּ Proverbs 8:6 i.e. that with which my lips open. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּתַח (patach), which means "to open."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Strong's Greek entry is G399, ἀναφορὰ (anaphora), which can also relate to the concept of an opening or bringing forth, particularly in the context of speech or communication. While the Greek term may not be a direct translation, it shares thematic similarities in the context of utterance and expression. Usage: The term מִפְתָּח is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote an opening or entrance, often referring to a literal aperture or figuratively to an utterance or declaration. Context: The Hebrew word מִפְתָּח (miphtach) appears in the Old Testament and is primarily used to describe an opening or entrance. This term is derived from the root פָּתַח (patach), which conveys the action of opening. In its literal sense, מִפְתָּח can refer to a physical aperture, such as a door or gate, signifying a point of entry or access. This usage underscores the concept of transition from one space to another, often implying a passageway or threshold. Forms and Transliterations הַמַּפְתֵּ֖חַ המפתח וּמִפְתַּ֥ח ומפתח ham·map̄·tê·aḥ hammafTeach hammap̄têaḥ ū·mip̄·taḥ umifTach ūmip̄taḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 9:27 HEB: וְהֵ֥ם עַל־ הַמַּפְתֵּ֖חַ וְלַבֹּ֥קֶר לַבֹּֽקֶר׃ INT: and they in charge opening morning morning Proverbs 8:6 2 Occurrences |
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