H4668: מַפְתֵּחַ
maphtêach · pronounced maf-tay'-akh · “key”
Definition
an opener, i.e. a key
KJV translates it as: key.
Word origin: from H6605 (פָּתַח);
Extended definition
key, opening instrument
Brief lexicon based on BDB via STEPBible TBESH (CC BY 4.0).
How H4668 is translated
- key ×2
- the key of ×1
Bible verses with H4668 (maphtêach)
Maphtêach appears in 3 verses.
- Judges 3:25
And they tarried till they were ashamed: and, behold, he opened not the doors of the parlour; therefore they took a key, and opened them: and, behold, their lord was fallen down dead on the earth.
- 1 Chronicles 9:27
And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge was upon them, and the opening thereof every morning pertained to them.
- Isaiah 22:22
And the key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder; so he shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open.