Strong's Lexicon machtereth: Burglary, breaking in, break-in Original Word: מַחְתֶּרֶת Word Origin: Derived from the root חָתַר (chathar), meaning "to dig" or "to bore." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of theft and burglary can be related to Greek terms such as κλέπτης (kleptēs, Strong's G2812), meaning "thief." Usage: The term "machtereth" refers to the act of breaking in or burglary, specifically the clandestine act of digging through or breaking into a house. It is used in the context of theft or intrusion, highlighting the secretive and unlawful nature of the act. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, homes were often constructed with mud bricks or stone, making it feasible for a thief to dig through a wall to gain entry. The concept of "machtereth" underscores the vulnerability of households to such invasions and the need for protective measures. The Mosaic Law addressed issues of theft and burglary, emphasizing restitution and justice, reflecting the importance of property rights and community security in Israelite society. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chathar Definition a breaking in, burglary NASB Translation breaking (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַחְתֶּ֫רֶת noun masculine breaking in, burglary — יִמָּצֵא הַגַּנָּב ׳אִםבַּֿמּ Exodus 22:1 i.e. caught in the act (JE); so מְצָאתִים ׳לֹא בַּמּ Jeremiah 2:34, not in the act of breaking in didst thou find them (2 feminine singular suffix Ges§ 44, 2, R 4), i.e. those whom thou hast slain were not detected in crime. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance breaking up, secret search From chathar; a burglary; figuratively, unexpected examination -- breaking up, secret search. see HEBREW chathar Forms and Transliterations בַּמַּחְתֶּ֛רֶת בַמַּחְתֶּ֥רֶת במחתרת bam·maḥ·te·reṯ ḇam·maḥ·te·reṯ bammachTeret bammaḥtereṯ ḇammaḥtereṯ vammachTeretLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 22:2 HEB: אִם־ בַּמַּחְתֶּ֛רֶת יִמָּצֵ֥א הַגַּנָּ֖ב NAS: is caught while breaking in and is struck KJV: be found breaking up, and be smitten INT: If breaking is caught the thief Jeremiah 2:34 2 Occurrences |
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