Strong's Lexicon maqqebeth: Hammer, Tool for striking Original Word: מַקֶּבֶת Word Origin: Derived from the root נָקַב (naqab), meaning "to pierce" or "to bore." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "maqqebeth," the concept of tools and implements can be related to Greek terms like σφῦρα (sphyra), meaning "hammer." Usage: The term "maqqebeth" refers to a hammer or a tool used for striking, typically in the context of construction or craftsmanship. It is used to describe an implement that delivers force to shape, break, or fasten materials. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, tools like the maqqebeth were essential for various trades, including carpentry, masonry, and metalwork. Hammers were used in the construction of buildings, crafting of idols, and other artisanal activities. The use of such tools reflects the technological advancements and the skilled labor present in ancient societies. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom naqab Definition a hole, excavation NASB Translation quarry* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. מַקֶּ֑בֶת noun feminine hole, excavation; — only construct בּוֺר ׳מ Isaiah 51:1 (figurative),excavation of a pit, = quarry ("" צוּר). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hammer, hole From naqab; properly, a perforator, i.e. A hammer (as piercing); also (intransitively) a perforation, i.e. A quarry -- hammer, hole. see HEBREW naqab Forms and Transliterations הַמַּקֶּ֣בֶת המקבת מַקֶּ֥בֶת מקבת ham·maq·qe·ḇeṯ hammakKevet hammaqqeḇeṯ makKevet maq·qe·ḇeṯ maqqeḇeṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 4:21 HEB: וַתָּ֧שֶׂם אֶת־ הַמַּקֶּ֣בֶת בְּיָדָ֗הּ וַתָּב֤וֹא KJV: and took an hammer in her hand, INT: A tent and seized an hammer her hand and went Isaiah 51:1 2 Occurrences |
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